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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.40, 3,828.12 and 1,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.40, 3,828.12 and 1,090.52 is: 1,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.40 : 3,828.12 = 1,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.40/3,828.12 = 1,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.40x = 3,828.12 × 1,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.40x = 4,174,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,641.42/2,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.22

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