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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.42, 3,824.91 and 906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.42, 3,824.91 and 906.08 is: 1,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.42 : 3,824.91 = 906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.42/3,824.91 = 906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.42x = 3,824.91 × 906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.42x = 3,465,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,655.33/2,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.86

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