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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.87, 3,834.29 and 1,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.87, 3,834.29 and 1,095 is: 1,642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.87 : 3,834.29 = 1,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.87/3,834.29 = 1,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.87x = 3,834.29 × 1,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.87x = 4,198,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,542.08/2,556.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.06

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