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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.66, 3,832.67 and 823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.66, 3,832.67 and 823.88 is: 1,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.66 : 3,832.67 = 823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.66/3,832.67 = 823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.66x = 3,832.67 × 823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.66x = 3,157,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,636.88/2,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.55

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