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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.51, 3,834.61 and 1,939.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.51, 3,834.61 and 1,939.05 is: 2,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.51 : 3,834.61 = 1,939.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.51/3,834.61 = 1,939.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.51x = 3,834.61 × 1,939.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.51x = 7,435,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,495.67/2,555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.60

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