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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.48, 3,831.69 and 1,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.48, 3,831.69 and 1,092.54 is: 1,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.48 : 3,831.69 = 1,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.48/3,831.69 = 1,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.48x = 3,831.69 × 1,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.48x = 4,186,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,274.59/2,556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.52

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