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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.96, 3,834.68 and 1,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.96, 3,834.68 and 1,095.77 is: 1,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.96 : 3,834.68 = 1,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.96/3,834.68 = 1,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.96x = 3,834.68 × 1,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.96x = 4,201,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,902.65/2,556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.32

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