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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.88, 3,829.56 and 909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.88, 3,829.56 and 909.60 is: 1,364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.88 : 3,829.56 = 909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.88/3,829.56 = 909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.88x = 3,829.56 × 909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.88x = 3,483,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,367.78/2,552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.49

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