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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.76, 3,829.86 and 909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.76, 3,829.86 and 909.72 is: 1,364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.76 : 3,829.86 = 909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.76/3,829.86 = 909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.76x = 3,829.86 × 909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.76x = 3,484,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,100.24/2,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.84

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