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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.05, 3,832.95 and 911.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.05, 3,832.95 and 911.47 is: 1,367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.05 : 3,832.95 = 911.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.05/3,832.95 = 911.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.05x = 3,832.95 × 911.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.05x = 3,493,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,618.94/2,555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.34

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