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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.26, 3,825.36 and 1,088.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.26, 3,825.36 and 1,088.48 is: 1,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.26 : 3,825.36 = 1,088.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.26/3,825.36 = 1,088.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.26x = 3,825.36 × 1,088.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.26x = 4,163,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,827.85/2,550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.71

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