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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.19, 3,516.20 and 1,983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.19, 3,516.20 and 1,983.19 is: 2,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.19 : 3,516.20 = 1,983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.19/3,516.20 = 1,983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.19x = 3,516.20 × 1,983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.19x = 6,973,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,282.76/2,550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.42

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