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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.61, 3,838.28 and 915.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.61, 3,838.28 and 915.62 is: 1,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.61 : 3,838.28 = 915.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.61/3,838.28 = 915.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.61x = 3,838.28 × 915.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.61x = 3,514,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,382.16/2,558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.55

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