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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.44, 3,825.39 and 1,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.44, 3,825.39 and 1,247.96 is: 1,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.44 : 3,825.39 = 1,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.44/3,825.39 = 1,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.44x = 3,825.39 × 1,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.44x = 4,773,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,933.70/2,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.81

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