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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.43, 3,827.52 and 1,898.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.43, 3,827.52 and 1,898.33 is: 2,843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.43 : 3,827.52 = 1,898.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.43/3,827.52 = 1,898.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.43x = 3,827.52 × 1,898.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.43x = 7,265,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,902.10/2,555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.32

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