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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.91, 3,830.37 and 909.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.91, 3,830.37 and 909.51 is: 1,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.91 : 3,830.37 = 909.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.91/3,830.37 = 909.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.91x = 3,830.37 × 909.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.91x = 3,483,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,759.82/2,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.62

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