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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.15, 3,826.18 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.15, 3,826.18 and 907.80 is: 1,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.15 : 3,826.18 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.15/3,826.18 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.15x = 3,826.18 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.15x = 3,473,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,406.20/2,551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.51

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