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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.24, 3,821.04 and 2,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.24, 3,821.04 and 2,031.84 is: 3,044.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.24 : 3,821.04 = 2,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.24/3,821.04 = 2,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.24x = 3,821.04 × 2,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.24x = 7,763,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,741.91/2,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.32

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