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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.54, 3,822.85 and 2,258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.54, 3,822.85 and 2,258.63 is: 3,385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.54 : 3,822.85 = 2,258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.54/3,822.85 = 2,258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.54x = 3,822.85 × 2,258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.54x = 8,634,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,410.54/2,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.33

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