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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.58, 3,518.71 and 1,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.58, 3,518.71 and 1,763.26 is: 2,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.58 : 3,518.71 = 1,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.58/3,518.71 = 1,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.58x = 3,518.71 × 1,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.58x = 6,204,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,400.59/2,550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.54

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