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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.32, 3,825 and 906.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.32, 3,825 and 906.89 is: 1,360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.32 : 3,825 = 906.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.32/3,825 = 906.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.32x = 3,825 × 906.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.32x = 3,468,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,854.25/2,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.16

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