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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.83, 3,527.97 and 1,994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.83, 3,527.97 and 1,994.05 is: 2,752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.83 : 3,527.97 = 1,994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.83/3,527.97 = 1,994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.83x = 3,527.97 × 1,994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.83x = 7,034,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,930.94/2,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.51

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