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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.88, 3,812.94 and 2,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.88, 3,812.94 and 2,533.52 is: 3,778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.88 : 3,812.94 = 2,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.88/3,812.94 = 2,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.88x = 3,812.94 × 2,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.88x = 9,660,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,147.08/2,556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.11

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