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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.76, 3,833.64 and 1,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.76, 3,833.64 and 1,322.76 is: 1,984.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.76 : 3,833.64 = 1,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.76/3,833.64 = 1,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.76x = 3,833.64 × 1,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.76x = 5,070,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,985.65/2,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.14

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