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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.06, 3,825.54 and 1,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.06, 3,825.54 and 1,317.13 is: 1,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.06 : 3,825.54 = 1,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.06/3,825.54 = 1,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.06x = 3,825.54 × 1,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.06x = 5,038,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,723.94/2,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.92

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