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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.10, 3,820.27 and 1,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.10, 3,820.27 and 1,724.32 is: 2,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.10 : 3,820.27 = 1,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.10/3,820.27 = 1,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.10x = 3,820.27 × 1,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.10x = 6,587,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,367.97/2,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.18

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