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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.37, 3,826.35 and 1,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.37, 3,826.35 and 1,675.10 is: 2,508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.37 : 3,826.35 = 1,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.37/3,826.35 = 1,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.37x = 3,826.35 × 1,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.37x = 6,409,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,528.45/2,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.26

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