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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.32, 3,834.66 and 913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.32, 3,834.66 and 913.04 is: 1,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.32 : 3,834.66 = 913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.32/3,834.66 = 913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.32x = 3,834.66 × 913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.32x = 3,501,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,197.97/2,556.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.62

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