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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.38, 3,827.25 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.38, 3,827.25 and 907.62 is: 1,361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.38 : 3,827.25 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.38/3,827.25 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.38x = 3,827.25 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.38x = 3,473,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,688.65/2,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.49

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