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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.32, 4,242.66 and 2,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.32, 4,242.66 and 2,550.76 is: 3,838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.32 : 4,242.66 = 2,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.32/4,242.66 = 2,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.32x = 4,242.66 × 2,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.32x = 10,822,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822,007.42/2,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.52

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