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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.07, 3,833.31 and 911.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.07, 3,833.31 and 911.78 is: 1,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.07 : 3,833.31 = 911.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.07/3,833.31 = 911.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.07x = 3,833.31 × 911.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.07x = 3,495,116.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,116.23/2,555.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.91

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