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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.37, 3,834.58 and 912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.37, 3,834.58 and 912.93 is: 1,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.37 : 3,834.58 = 912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.37/3,834.58 = 912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.37x = 3,834.58 × 912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.37x = 3,500,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,704.26/2,556.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.40

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