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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.83, 3,831.77 and 911.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.83, 3,831.77 and 911.37 is: 1,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.83 : 3,831.77 = 911.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.83/3,831.77 = 911.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.83x = 3,831.77 × 911.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.83x = 3,492,155.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,155.67/2,554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.88

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