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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.06, 3,821.81 and 2,219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.06, 3,821.81 and 2,219.58 is: 3,326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.06 : 3,821.81 = 2,219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.06/3,821.81 = 2,219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.06x = 3,821.81 × 2,219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.06x = 8,482,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,813.04/2,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.52

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