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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.22, 3,831.54 and 911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.22, 3,831.54 and 911.52 is: 1,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.22 : 3,831.54 = 911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.22/3,831.54 = 911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.22x = 3,831.54 × 911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.22x = 3,492,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,525.34/2,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.82

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