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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.80, 3,833.70 and 914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.80, 3,833.70 and 914.20 is: 1,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.80 : 3,833.70 = 914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.80/3,833.70 = 914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.80x = 3,833.70 × 914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.80x = 3,504,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,768.54/2,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.30

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