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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.02, 3,822.80 and 1,088.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.02, 3,822.80 and 1,088.91 is: 1,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.02 : 3,822.80 = 1,088.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.02/3,822.80 = 1,088.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.02x = 3,822.80 × 1,088.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.02x = 4,162,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,679.70/2,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.41

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