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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.72, 3,835.02 and 1,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.72, 3,835.02 and 1,187.72 is: 1,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.72 : 3,835.02 = 1,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.72/3,835.02 = 1,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.72x = 3,835.02 × 1,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.72x = 4,554,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,929.95/2,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.25

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