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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.24, 3,833.16 and 912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.24, 3,833.16 and 912.12 is: 1,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.24 : 3,833.16 = 912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.24/3,833.16 = 912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.24x = 3,833.16 × 912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.24x = 3,496,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,301.90/2,556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.75

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