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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.69, 3,794.99 and 2,542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.69, 3,794.99 and 2,542.05 is: 3,782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.69 : 3,794.99 = 2,542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.69/3,794.99 = 2,542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.69x = 3,794.99 × 2,542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.69x = 9,647,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,647,041.62/2,550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.13

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