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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.59, 3,831.30 and 1,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.59, 3,831.30 and 1,323.36 is: 1,983.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.59 : 3,831.30 = 1,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.59/3,831.30 = 1,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.59x = 3,831.30 × 1,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.59x = 5,070,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,189.17/2,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.96

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