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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.66, 3,825.32 and 906.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.66, 3,825.32 and 906.78 is: 1,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.66 : 3,825.32 = 906.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.66/3,825.32 = 906.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.66x = 3,825.32 × 906.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.66x = 3,468,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,723.67/2,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.93

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