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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.83, 3,518.95 and 1,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.83, 3,518.95 and 1,606.19 is: 2,215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.83 : 3,518.95 = 1,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.83/3,518.95 = 1,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.83x = 3,518.95 × 1,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.83x = 5,652,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,102.30/2,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.79

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