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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.81, 3,830.73 and 910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.81, 3,830.73 and 910.41 is: 1,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.81 : 3,830.73 = 910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.81/3,830.73 = 910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.81x = 3,830.73 × 910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.81x = 3,487,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,534.90/2,553.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.62

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