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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.84, 3,827.56 and 1,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.84, 3,827.56 and 1,089.60 is: 1,634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.84 : 3,827.56 = 1,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.84/3,827.56 = 1,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.84x = 3,827.56 × 1,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.84x = 4,170,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,509.38/2,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.96

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