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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.94, 3,827.57 and 1,512.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.94, 3,827.57 and 1,512.99 is: 2,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.94 : 3,827.57 = 1,512.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.94/3,827.57 = 1,512.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.94x = 3,827.57 × 1,512.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.94x = 5,791,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,067.57/2,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.17

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