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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.52, 3,827.88 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.52, 3,827.88 and 908.21 is: 1,362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.52 : 3,827.88 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.52/3,827.88 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.52x = 3,827.88 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.52x = 3,476,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,518.89/2,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.53

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