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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.89, 3,834.52 and 1,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.89, 3,834.52 and 1,095.65 is: 1,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.89 : 3,834.52 = 1,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.89/3,834.52 = 1,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.89x = 3,834.52 × 1,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.89x = 4,201,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,267.19/2,556.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.12

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