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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.96, 3,823.96 and 1,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.96, 3,823.96 and 1,253.32 is: 1,878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.96 : 3,823.96 = 1,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.96/3,823.96 = 1,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.96x = 3,823.96 × 1,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.96x = 4,792,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,645.55/2,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.76

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