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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.88, 3,528.54 and 2,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.88, 3,528.54 and 2,050.44 is: 2,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.88 : 3,528.54 = 2,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.88/3,528.54 = 2,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.88x = 3,528.54 × 2,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.88x = 7,235,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,059.56/2,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.75

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