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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.91, 3,824.58 and 1,125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.91, 3,824.58 and 1,125.48 is: 1,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.91 : 3,824.58 = 1,125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.91/3,824.58 = 1,125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.91x = 3,824.58 × 1,125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.91x = 4,304,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,488.30/2,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.43

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