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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.30, 3,823.98 and 1,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.30, 3,823.98 and 1,233.60 is: 1,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.30 : 3,823.98 = 1,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.30/3,823.98 = 1,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.30x = 3,823.98 × 1,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.30x = 4,717,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,261.73/2,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.69

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