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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.68, 3,826.32 and 908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.68, 3,826.32 and 908.20 is: 1,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.68 : 3,826.32 = 908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.68/3,826.32 = 908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.68x = 3,826.32 × 908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.68x = 3,475,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,063.82/2,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.87

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