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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.26, 3,516.34 and 2,411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.26, 3,516.34 and 2,411.76 is: 3,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.26 : 3,516.34 = 2,411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.26/3,516.34 = 2,411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.26x = 3,516.34 × 2,411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.26x = 8,480,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480,568.16/2,550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.37

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