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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.28, 3,818.94 and 2,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.28, 3,818.94 and 2,336.44 is: 3,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.28 : 3,818.94 = 2,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.28/3,818.94 = 2,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.28x = 3,818.94 × 2,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.28x = 8,922,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,724.17/2,550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.72

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