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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.62, 3,825.56 and 1,088.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.62, 3,825.56 and 1,088.66 is: 1,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.62 : 3,825.56 = 1,088.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.62/3,825.56 = 1,088.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.62x = 3,825.56 × 1,088.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.62x = 4,164,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,734.15/2,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.83

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