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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.56, 6,556.86 and 1,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.56, 6,556.86 and 1,292.56 is: 1,939.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.56 : 6,556.86 = 1,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.56/6,556.86 = 1,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.56x = 6,556.86 × 1,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.56x = 8,475,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,134.96/4,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.14

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