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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.55, 3,986.95 and 1,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.55, 3,986.95 and 1,561.83 is: 2,343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.55 : 3,986.95 = 1,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.55/3,986.95 = 1,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.55x = 3,986.95 × 1,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.55x = 6,226,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,938.12/2,656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.99

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