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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.14, 3,522.66 and 1,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.14, 3,522.66 and 1,997.66 is: 2,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.14 : 3,522.66 = 1,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.14/3,522.66 = 1,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.14x = 3,522.66 × 1,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.14x = 7,037,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,076.98/2,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.49

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