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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.02, 3,825.63 and 906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.02, 3,825.63 and 906.71 is: 1,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.02 : 3,825.63 = 906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.02/3,825.63 = 906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.02x = 3,825.63 × 906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.02x = 3,468,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,717.85/2,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.27

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