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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.40, 3,827.84 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.40, 3,827.84 and 908.72 is: 1,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.40 : 3,827.84 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.40/3,827.84 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.40x = 3,827.84 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.40x = 3,478,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,434.76/2,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.34

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