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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.91, 3,523.77 and 1,671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.91, 3,523.77 and 1,671.39 is: 2,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.91 : 3,523.77 = 1,671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.91/3,523.77 = 1,671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.91x = 3,523.77 × 1,671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.91x = 5,889,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,593.94/2,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.30

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