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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.46, 3,828.42 and 908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.46, 3,828.42 and 908.97 is: 1,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.46 : 3,828.42 = 908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.46/3,828.42 = 908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.46x = 3,828.42 × 908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.46x = 3,479,918.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,918.93/2,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.36

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