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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.27, 3,825.39 and 1,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.27, 3,825.39 and 1,439.18 is: 2,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.27 : 3,825.39 = 1,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.27/3,825.39 = 1,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.27x = 3,825.39 × 1,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.27x = 5,505,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,422.70/2,550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.76

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