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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.58, 3,525.52 and 1,493.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.58, 3,525.52 and 1,493.39 is: 2,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.58 : 3,525.52 = 1,493.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.58/3,525.52 = 1,493.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.58x = 3,525.52 × 1,493.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.58x = 5,264,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,975.04/2,555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.19

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