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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.10, 3,828.60 and 909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.10, 3,828.60 and 909.60 is: 1,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.10 : 3,828.60 = 909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.10/3,828.60 = 909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.10x = 3,828.60 × 909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.10x = 3,482,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,494.56/2,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.56

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