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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.06, 3,832.91 and 911.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.06, 3,832.91 and 911.78 is: 1,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.06 : 3,832.91 = 911.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.06/3,832.91 = 911.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.06x = 3,832.91 × 911.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.06x = 3,494,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,766.12/2,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.78

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