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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.88, 4,337.58 and 2,556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.88, 4,337.58 and 2,556.96 is: 3,815.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.88 : 4,337.58 = 2,556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.88/4,337.58 = 2,556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.88x = 4,337.58 × 2,556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.88x = 11,091,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,091,018.56/2,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.44

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