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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.08, 3,819.78 and 1,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.08, 3,819.78 and 1,313.72 is: 1,967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.08 : 3,819.78 = 1,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.08/3,819.78 = 1,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.08x = 3,819.78 × 1,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.08x = 5,018,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,121.38/2,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.83

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