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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.57, 3,522.26 and 2,197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.57, 3,522.26 and 2,197.95 is: 3,035.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.57 : 3,522.26 = 2,197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.57/3,522.26 = 2,197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.57x = 3,522.26 × 2,197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.57x = 7,741,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,740.38/2,550.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.30

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