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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.07, 3,828.47 and 908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.07, 3,828.47 and 908.13 is: 1,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.07 : 3,828.47 = 908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.07/3,828.47 = 908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.07x = 3,828.47 × 908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.07x = 3,476,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,743.92/2,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.32

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