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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.46, 3,554.34 and 2,155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.46, 3,554.34 and 2,155.06 is: 2,974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.46 : 3,554.34 = 2,155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.46/3,554.34 = 2,155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.46x = 3,554.34 × 2,155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.46x = 7,659,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,815.96/2,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.15

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