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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.72, 3,837.15 and 1,324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.72, 3,837.15 and 1,324.49 is: 1,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.72 : 3,837.15 = 1,324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.72/3,837.15 = 1,324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.72x = 3,837.15 × 1,324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.72x = 5,082,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,247.62/2,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.80

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