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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.50, 3,967.76 and 1,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.50, 3,967.76 and 1,550.54 is: 2,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.50 : 3,967.76 = 1,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.50/3,967.76 = 1,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.50x = 3,967.76 × 1,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.50x = 6,152,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,154.63/2,649.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.00

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