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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.75, 3,822.47 and 1,452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.75, 3,822.47 and 1,452.85 is: 2,177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.75 : 3,822.47 = 1,452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.75/3,822.47 = 1,452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.75x = 3,822.47 × 1,452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.75x = 5,553,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553,475.54/2,550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.19

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