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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.55, 3,825.07 and 990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.55, 3,825.07 and 990.80 is: 1,485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.55 : 3,825.07 = 990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.55/3,825.07 = 990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.55x = 3,825.07 × 990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.55x = 3,789,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,855.28/2,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.90

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