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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.34, 3,834.91 and 997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.34, 3,834.91 and 997.09 is: 1,495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.34 : 3,834.91 = 997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.34/3,834.91 = 997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.34x = 3,834.91 × 997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.34x = 3,823,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,750.41/2,556.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.79

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