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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.18, 3,826.76 and 907.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.18, 3,826.76 and 907.79 is: 1,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.18 : 3,826.76 = 907.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.18/3,826.76 = 907.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.18x = 3,826.76 × 907.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.18x = 3,473,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,896.73/2,551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.68

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