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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.06, 3,825.33 and 990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.06, 3,825.33 and 990.81 is: 1,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.06 : 3,825.33 = 990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.06/3,825.33 = 990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.06x = 3,825.33 × 990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.06x = 3,790,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,175.22/2,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.31

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