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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.76, 5,452.10 and 2,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.76, 5,452.10 and 2,555.94 is: 3,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.76 : 5,452.10 = 2,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.76/5,452.10 = 2,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.76x = 5,452.10 × 2,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.76x = 13,935,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,240.47/3,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.23

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