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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.82, 3,527.15 and 1,673.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.82, 3,527.15 and 1,673.33 is: 2,309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.82 : 3,527.15 = 1,673.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.82/3,527.15 = 1,673.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.82x = 3,527.15 × 1,673.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.82x = 5,902,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,059.91/2,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.26

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