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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.67, 3,832.92 and 912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.67, 3,832.92 and 912.18 is: 1,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.67 : 3,832.92 = 912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.67/3,832.92 = 912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.67x = 3,832.92 × 912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.67x = 3,496,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,312.97/2,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.06

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