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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.18, 3,832.52 and 911.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.18, 3,832.52 and 911.58 is: 1,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.18 : 3,832.52 = 911.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.18/3,832.52 = 911.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.18x = 3,832.52 × 911.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.18x = 3,493,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,648.58/2,555.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.28

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