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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.82, 3,835.73 and 996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.82, 3,835.73 and 996.76 is: 1,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.82 : 3,835.73 = 996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.82/3,835.73 = 996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.82x = 3,835.73 × 996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.82x = 3,823,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,302.23/2,556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.33

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