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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.18, 3,827.34 and 907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.18, 3,827.34 and 907.72 is: 1,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.18 : 3,827.34 = 907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.18/3,827.34 = 907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.18x = 3,827.34 × 907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.18x = 3,474,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,153.06/2,551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.78

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