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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.85, 3,525.93 and 1,560.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.85, 3,525.93 and 1,560.95 is: 2,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.85 : 3,525.93 = 1,560.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.85/3,525.93 = 1,560.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.85x = 3,525.93 × 1,560.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.85x = 5,503,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,503,786.11/2,555.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.40

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