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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.36, 3,525.96 and 1,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.36, 3,525.96 and 1,507.76 is: 2,080.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.36 : 3,525.96 = 1,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.36/3,525.96 = 1,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.36x = 3,525.96 × 1,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.36x = 5,316,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316,301.45/2,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.45

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