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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.19, 3,824.92 and 818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.19, 3,824.92 and 818.59 is: 1,227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.19 : 3,824.92 = 818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.19/3,824.92 = 818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.19x = 3,824.92 × 818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.19x = 3,131,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,041.26/2,550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.77

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