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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,785.55, 4,178.61 and 911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,785.55, 4,178.61 and 911.52 is: 1,367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,785.55 : 4,178.61 = 911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,785.55/4,178.61 = 911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,785.55x = 4,178.61 × 911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,785.55x = 3,808,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,886.59/2,785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.38

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