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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.48, 3,825.78 and 819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.48, 3,825.78 and 819.12 is: 1,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.48 : 3,825.78 = 819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.48/3,825.78 = 819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.48x = 3,825.78 × 819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.48x = 3,133,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,772.91/2,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.70

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