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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.30, 4,128.55 and 2,475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.30, 4,128.55 and 2,475.55 is: 3,709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.30 : 4,128.55 = 2,475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.30/4,128.55 = 2,475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.30x = 4,128.55 × 2,475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.30x = 10,220,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220,431.95/2,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.37

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