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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.33, 3,839.28 and 916.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.33, 3,839.28 and 916.05 is: 1,374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.33 : 3,839.28 = 916.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.33/3,839.28 = 916.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.33x = 3,839.28 × 916.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.33x = 3,516,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,972.44/2,559.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.18

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