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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.13, 3,834.40 and 707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.13, 3,834.40 and 707.41 is: 1,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.13 : 3,834.40 = 707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.13/3,834.40 = 707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.13x = 3,834.40 × 707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.13x = 2,712,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,492.90/2,556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.17

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