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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.95, 3,835.34 and 1,257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.95, 3,835.34 and 1,257.43 is: 1,886.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.95 : 3,835.34 = 1,257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.95/3,835.34 = 1,257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.95x = 3,835.34 × 1,257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.95x = 4,822,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,665.29/2,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.84

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