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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.72, 3,838.68 and 915.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.72, 3,838.68 and 915.96 is: 1,373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.72 : 3,838.68 = 915.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.72/3,838.68 = 915.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.72x = 3,838.68 × 915.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.72x = 3,516,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,077.33/2,559.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.62

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