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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.60, 3,831.03 and 911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.60, 3,831.03 and 911.84 is: 1,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.60 : 3,831.03 = 911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.60/3,831.03 = 911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.60x = 3,831.03 × 911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.60x = 3,493,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,267.24/2,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.91

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