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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.84, 3,828.96 and 909.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.84, 3,828.96 and 909.64 is: 1,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.84 : 3,828.96 = 909.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.84/3,828.96 = 909.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.84x = 3,828.96 × 909.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.84x = 3,482,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,975.17/2,551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.89

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