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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.62, 3,835.34 and 912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.62, 3,835.34 and 912.72 is: 1,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.62 : 3,835.34 = 912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.62/3,835.34 = 912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.62x = 3,835.34 × 912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.62x = 3,500,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,591.52/2,556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.23

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