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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.14, 3,822.51 and 1,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.14, 3,822.51 and 1,088.54 is: 1,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.14 : 3,822.51 = 1,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.14/3,822.51 = 1,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.14x = 3,822.51 × 1,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.14x = 4,160,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,955.04/2,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.66

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