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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.56, 3,835.11 and 1,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.56, 3,835.11 and 1,095.32 is: 1,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.56 : 3,835.11 = 1,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.56/3,835.11 = 1,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.56x = 3,835.11 × 1,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.56x = 4,200,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,672.69/2,556.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.10

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