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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.11, 3,822.90 and 906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.11, 3,822.90 and 906.44 is: 1,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.11 : 3,822.90 = 906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.11/3,822.90 = 906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.11x = 3,822.90 × 906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.11x = 3,465,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,229.48/2,550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.85

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