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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.76, 3,827.64 and 908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.76, 3,827.64 and 908.16 is: 1,362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.76 : 3,827.64 = 908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.76/3,827.64 = 908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.76x = 3,827.64 × 908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.76x = 3,476,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,109.54/2,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.24

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