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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.73, 3,829.14 and 909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.73, 3,829.14 and 909.24 is: 1,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.73 : 3,829.14 = 909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.73/3,829.14 = 909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.73x = 3,829.14 × 909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.73x = 3,481,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,607.25/2,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.88

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