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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.56, 3,832.53 and 823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.56, 3,832.53 and 823.78 is: 1,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.56 : 3,832.53 = 823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.56/3,832.53 = 823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.56x = 3,832.53 × 823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.56x = 3,157,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,163.26/2,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.41

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