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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.19, 3,823.74 and 1,144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.19, 3,823.74 and 1,144.35 is: 1,715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.19 : 3,823.74 = 1,144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.19/3,823.74 = 1,144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.19x = 3,823.74 × 1,144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.19x = 4,375,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,701.16/2,550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.83

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