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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.52, 3,526.80 and 1,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.52, 3,526.80 and 1,493.52 is: 2,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.52 : 3,526.80 = 1,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.52/3,526.80 = 1,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.52x = 3,526.80 × 1,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.52x = 5,267,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,346.34/2,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.16

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