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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.96, 3,821.40 and 2,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.96, 3,821.40 and 2,251.20 is: 3,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.96 : 3,821.40 = 2,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.96/3,821.40 = 2,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.96x = 3,821.40 × 2,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.96x = 8,602,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,735.68/2,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.35

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