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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.55, 3,981.73 and 1,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.55, 3,981.73 and 1,012.22 is: 1,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.55 : 3,981.73 = 1,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.55/3,981.73 = 1,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.55x = 3,981.73 × 1,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.55x = 4,030,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,386.74/2,655.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.72

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