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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.08, 3,825.04 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.08, 3,825.04 and 726.08 is: 1,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.08 : 3,825.04 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.08/3,825.04 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.08x = 3,825.04 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.08x = 2,777,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,285.04/2,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.10

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