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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.76, 3,818.70 and 1,895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.76, 3,818.70 and 1,895.54 is: 2,837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.76 : 3,818.70 = 1,895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.76/3,818.70 = 1,895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.76x = 3,818.70 × 1,895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.76x = 7,238,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,493.79/2,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.78

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