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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.33, 3,825 and 906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.33, 3,825 and 906.90 is: 1,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.33 : 3,825 = 906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.33/3,825 = 906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.33x = 3,825 × 906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.33x = 3,468,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,892.50/2,550.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.17

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