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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455, 3,683.10 and 916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455, 3,683.10 and 916 is: 1,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455 : 3,683.10 = 916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455/3,683.10 = 916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455x = 3,683.10 × 916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455x = 3,373,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,719.60/2,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.22

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