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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.34, 3,825.91 and 1,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.34, 3,825.91 and 1,089.50 is: 1,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.34 : 3,825.91 = 1,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.34/3,825.91 = 1,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.34x = 3,825.91 × 1,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.34x = 4,168,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,328.95/2,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.42

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