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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.81, 3,835.44 and 1,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.81, 3,835.44 and 1,095.62 is: 1,643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.81 : 3,835.44 = 1,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.81/3,835.44 = 1,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.81x = 3,835.44 × 1,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.81x = 4,202,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,165.60/2,556.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.52

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