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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.99, 3,519.95 and 1,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.99, 3,519.95 and 1,503.26 is: 2,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.99 : 3,519.95 = 1,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.99/3,519.95 = 1,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.99x = 3,519.95 × 1,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.99x = 5,291,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291,374.92/2,550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.24

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