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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.54, 3,829.98 and 1,855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.54, 3,829.98 and 1,855.10 is: 2,780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.54 : 3,829.98 = 1,855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.54/3,829.98 = 1,855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.54x = 3,829.98 × 1,855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.54x = 7,104,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,995.90/2,555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.23

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