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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.06, 3,521.70 and 1,665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.06, 3,521.70 and 1,665.54 is: 2,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.06 : 3,521.70 = 1,665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.06/3,521.70 = 1,665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.06x = 3,521.70 × 1,665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.06x = 5,865,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,532.22/2,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.15

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