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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.19, 3,824.02 and 906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.19, 3,824.02 and 906.51 is: 1,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.19 : 3,824.02 = 906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.19/3,824.02 = 906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.19x = 3,824.02 × 906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.19x = 3,466,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,512.37/2,550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.32

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