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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.99, 4,045.64 and 2,556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.99, 4,045.64 and 2,556.93 is: 3,535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.99 : 4,045.64 = 2,556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.99/4,045.64 = 2,556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.99x = 4,045.64 × 2,556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.99x = 10,344,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,418.29/2,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.36

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