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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.67, 3,828.42 and 909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.67, 3,828.42 and 909.18 is: 1,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.67 : 3,828.42 = 909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.67/3,828.42 = 909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.67x = 3,828.42 × 909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.67x = 3,480,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,722.90/2,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.56

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