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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.94, 3,527.04 and 1,612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.94, 3,527.04 and 1,612.68 is: 2,225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.94 : 3,527.04 = 1,612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.94/3,527.04 = 1,612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.94x = 3,527.04 × 1,612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.94x = 5,687,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,986.87/2,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.40

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