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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.42, 3,825.54 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.42, 3,825.54 and 819 is: 1,228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.42 : 3,825.54 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.42/3,825.54 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.42x = 3,825.54 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.42x = 3,133,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,117.26/2,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.47

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