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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.74, 3,832.92 and 911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.74, 3,832.92 and 911.25 is: 1,367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.74 : 3,832.92 = 911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.74/3,832.92 = 911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.74x = 3,832.92 × 911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.74x = 3,492,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,748.35/2,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.16

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