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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.94, 3,832.71 and 911.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.94, 3,832.71 and 911.65 is: 1,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.94 : 3,832.71 = 911.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.94/3,832.71 = 911.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.94x = 3,832.71 × 911.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.94x = 3,494,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,090.07/2,554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.58

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