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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.85, 3,828.24 and 909.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.85, 3,828.24 and 909.35 is: 1,364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.85 : 3,828.24 = 909.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.85/3,828.24 = 909.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.85x = 3,828.24 × 909.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.85x = 3,481,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,190.90/2,551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.19

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