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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.09, 3,828.96 and 2,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.09, 3,828.96 and 2,423.25 is: 3,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.09 : 3,828.96 = 2,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.09/3,828.96 = 2,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.09x = 3,828.96 × 2,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.09x = 9,278,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278,527.32/2,556.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.97

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