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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.32, 3,830.63 and 910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.32, 3,830.63 and 910.04 is: 1,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.32 : 3,830.63 = 910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.32/3,830.63 = 910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.32x = 3,830.63 × 910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.32x = 3,486,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,002.82/2,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.28

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