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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.42, 3,825.09 and 906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.42, 3,825.09 and 906.93 is: 1,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.42 : 3,825.09 = 906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.42/3,825.09 = 906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.42x = 3,825.09 × 906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.42x = 3,469,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,088.87/2,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.20

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