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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.48, 4,014.36 and 2,556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.48, 4,014.36 and 2,556.68 is: 3,522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.48 : 4,014.36 = 2,556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.48/4,014.36 = 2,556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.48x = 4,014.36 × 2,556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.48x = 10,263,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,263,413.85/2,913.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.73

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