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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.88, 3,825 and 905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.88, 3,825 and 905.40 is: 1,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.88 : 3,825 = 905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.88/3,825 = 905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.88x = 3,825 × 905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.88x = 3,463,155
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,155/2,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.70

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