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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.60, 3,807.40 and 2,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.60, 3,807.40 and 2,206.14 is: 3,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.60 : 3,807.40 = 2,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.60/3,807.40 = 2,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.60x = 3,807.40 × 2,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.60x = 8,399,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,657.44/2,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.21

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