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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.60, 3,827.57 and 907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.60, 3,827.57 and 907.16 is: 1,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.60 : 3,827.57 = 907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.60/3,827.57 = 907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.60x = 3,827.57 × 907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.60x = 3,472,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,194.73/2,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.32

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