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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.11, 3,519.16 and 1,488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.11, 3,519.16 and 1,488.61 is: 2,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.11 : 3,519.16 = 1,488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.11/3,519.16 = 1,488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.11x = 3,519.16 × 1,488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.11x = 5,238,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,656.77/2,550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.29

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