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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.56, 3,921.84 and 1,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.56, 3,921.84 and 1,056.31 is: 1,583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.56 : 3,921.84 = 1,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.56/3,921.84 = 1,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.56x = 3,921.84 × 1,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.56x = 4,142,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,669.01/2,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.86

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