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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.56, 3,826.44 and 1,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.56, 3,826.44 and 1,011.56 is: 1,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.56 : 3,826.44 = 1,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.56/3,826.44 = 1,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.56x = 3,826.44 × 1,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.56x = 3,870,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,673.65/2,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.58

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