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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.56, 3,832.16 and 911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.56, 3,832.16 and 911.28 is: 1,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.56 : 3,832.16 = 911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.56/3,832.16 = 911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.56x = 3,832.16 × 911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.56x = 3,492,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,166.21/2,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.03

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