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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.73, 3,528.35 and 1,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.73, 3,528.35 and 1,660.28 is: 2,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.73 : 3,528.35 = 1,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.73/3,528.35 = 1,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.73x = 3,528.35 × 1,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.73x = 5,858,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,022.99/2,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.11

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