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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.70, 3,829.40 and 908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.70, 3,829.40 and 908.76 is: 1,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.70 : 3,829.40 = 908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.70/3,829.40 = 908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.70x = 3,829.40 × 908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.70x = 3,480,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,005.54/2,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.26

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