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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.55, 3,555.39 and 2,199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.55, 3,555.39 and 2,199.34 is: 3,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.55 : 3,555.39 = 2,199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.55/3,555.39 = 2,199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.55x = 3,555.39 × 2,199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.55x = 7,819,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819,493.67/2,574.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.23

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