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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.53, 5,001.90 and 2,555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.53, 5,001.90 and 2,555.95 is: 3,834.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.53 : 5,001.90 = 2,555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.53/5,001.90 = 2,555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.53x = 5,001.90 × 2,555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.53x = 12,784,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784,606.31/3,334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.01

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