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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.36, 3,824.46 and 1,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.36, 3,824.46 and 1,396.92 is: 2,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.36 : 3,824.46 = 1,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.36/3,824.46 = 1,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.36x = 3,824.46 × 1,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.36x = 5,342,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,464.66/2,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.79

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