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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.10, 3,827.73 and 820.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.10, 3,827.73 and 820.50 is: 1,230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.10 : 3,827.73 = 820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.10/3,827.73 = 820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.10x = 3,827.73 × 820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.10x = 3,140,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,652.47/2,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.61

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