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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.49, 4,044.95 and 2,556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.49, 4,044.95 and 2,556.43 is: 3,534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.49 : 4,044.95 = 2,556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.49/4,044.95 = 2,556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.49x = 4,044.95 × 2,556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.49x = 10,340,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340,633.39/2,925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.67

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