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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.52, 3,836.56 and 1,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.52, 3,836.56 and 1,737.44 is: 2,608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.52 : 3,836.56 = 1,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.52/3,836.56 = 1,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.52x = 3,836.56 × 1,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.52x = 6,665,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,792.81/2,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.39

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