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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.63, 3,832.25 and 911.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.63, 3,832.25 and 911.34 is: 1,367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.63 : 3,832.25 = 911.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.63/3,832.25 = 911.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.63x = 3,832.25 × 911.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.63x = 3,492,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,478.16/2,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.12

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