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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.46, 3,835.05 and 913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.46, 3,835.05 and 913.28 is: 1,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.46 : 3,835.05 = 913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.46/3,835.05 = 913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.46x = 3,835.05 × 913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.46x = 3,502,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,451.86/2,556.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.04

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