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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.60, 3,525.81 and 1,893.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.60, 3,525.81 and 1,893.56 is: 2,612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.60 : 3,525.81 = 1,893.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.60/3,525.81 = 1,893.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.60x = 3,525.81 × 1,893.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.60x = 6,676,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,332.78/2,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.43

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