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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.47, 3,820.43 and 2,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.47, 3,820.43 and 2,365.92 is: 3,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.47 : 3,820.43 = 2,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.47/3,820.43 = 2,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.47x = 3,820.43 × 2,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.47x = 9,038,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,038,837.66/2,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.00

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