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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.81, 3,834.27 and 2,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.81, 3,834.27 and 2,010.06 is: 3,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.81 : 3,834.27 = 2,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.81/3,834.27 = 2,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.81x = 3,834.27 × 2,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.81x = 7,707,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,112.76/2,556.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.35

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