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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.67, 3,526.79 and 1,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.67, 3,526.79 and 1,507.71 is: 2,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.67 : 3,526.79 = 1,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.67/3,526.79 = 1,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.67x = 3,526.79 × 1,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.67x = 5,317,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,369.01/2,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.62

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