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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.44, 3,829.21 and 909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.44, 3,829.21 and 909.54 is: 1,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.44 : 3,829.21 = 909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.44/3,829.21 = 909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.44x = 3,829.21 × 909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.44x = 3,482,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,819.66/2,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.97

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