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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.06, 3,829.91 and 909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.06, 3,829.91 and 909.78 is: 1,364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.06 : 3,829.91 = 909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.06/3,829.91 = 909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.06x = 3,829.91 × 909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.06x = 3,484,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,356.61/2,553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.77

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