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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.44, 3,609.20 and 2,555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.44, 3,609.20 and 2,555.22 is: 3,540.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.44 : 3,609.20 = 2,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.44/3,609.20 = 2,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.44x = 3,609.20 × 2,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.44x = 9,222,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,222,300.02/2,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.99

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