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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.52, 3,833.56 and 2,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.52, 3,833.56 and 2,035.52 is: 3,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.52 : 3,833.56 = 2,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.52/3,833.56 = 2,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.52x = 3,833.56 × 2,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.52x = 7,803,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,288.05/2,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.50

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