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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.96, 3,838.56 and 915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.96, 3,838.56 and 915.48 is: 1,373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.96 : 3,838.56 = 915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.96/3,838.56 = 915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.96x = 3,838.56 × 915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.96x = 3,514,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,124.91/2,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.26

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