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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.32, 3,825.65 and 907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.32, 3,825.65 and 907.63 is: 1,360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.32 : 3,825.65 = 907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.32/3,825.65 = 907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.32x = 3,825.65 × 907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.32x = 3,472,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,274.71/2,551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.97

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