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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.47, 3,822.74 and 1,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.47, 3,822.74 and 1,088.24 is: 1,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.47 : 3,822.74 = 1,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.47/3,822.74 = 1,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.47x = 3,822.74 × 1,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.47x = 4,160,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,053.14/2,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.09

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