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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.30, 3,823.62 and 2,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.30, 3,823.62 and 2,204.62 is: 3,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.30 : 3,823.62 = 2,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.30/3,823.62 = 2,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.30x = 3,823.62 × 2,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.30x = 8,429,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,629.12/2,551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.05

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