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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.56, 3,940.62 and 1,613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.56, 3,940.62 and 1,613.56 is: 2,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.56 : 3,940.62 = 1,613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.56/3,940.62 = 1,613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.56x = 3,940.62 × 1,613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.56x = 6,358,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,426.81/2,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.68

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