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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.56, 3,834.96 and 913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.56, 3,834.96 and 913.20 is: 1,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.56 : 3,834.96 = 913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.56/3,834.96 = 913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.56x = 3,834.96 × 913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.56x = 3,502,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,085.47/2,557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.31

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