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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.63, 3,834.32 and 707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.63, 3,834.32 and 707.31 is: 1,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.63 : 3,834.32 = 707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.63/3,834.32 = 707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.63x = 3,834.32 × 707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.63x = 2,712,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,049.34/2,556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.79

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