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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.92, 3,832.70 and 911.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.92, 3,832.70 and 911.63 is: 1,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.92 : 3,832.70 = 911.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.92/3,832.70 = 911.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.92x = 3,832.70 × 911.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.92x = 3,494,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,004.30/2,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.56

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