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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.55, 4,328.42 and 911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.55, 4,328.42 and 911.20 is: 1,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.55 : 4,328.42 = 911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.55/4,328.42 = 911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.55x = 4,328.42 × 911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.55x = 3,944,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,056.30/2,885.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.83

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