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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.08, 3,519.83 and 1,502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.08, 3,519.83 and 1,502.75 is: 2,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.08 : 3,519.83 = 1,502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.08/3,519.83 = 1,502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.08x = 3,519.83 × 1,502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.08x = 5,289,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,424.53/2,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.22

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