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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.45, 3,524.76 and 2,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.45, 3,524.76 and 2,469.74 is: 3,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.45 : 3,524.76 = 2,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.45/3,524.76 = 2,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.45x = 3,524.76 × 2,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.45x = 8,705,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,240.76/2,555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.54

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