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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.15, 3,827.68 and 908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.15, 3,827.68 and 908.80 is: 1,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.15 : 3,827.68 = 908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.15/3,827.68 = 908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.15x = 3,827.68 × 908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.15x = 3,478,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,595.58/2,552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.01

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