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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.62, 3,527.11 and 1,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.62, 3,527.11 and 1,561.15 is: 2,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.62 : 3,527.11 = 1,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.62/3,527.11 = 1,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.62x = 3,527.11 × 1,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.62x = 5,506,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,322.34/2,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.59

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