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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.54, 4,319.28 and 2,550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.54, 4,319.28 and 2,550.51 is: 3,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.54 : 4,319.28 = 2,550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.54/4,319.28 = 2,550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.54x = 4,319.28 × 2,550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.54x = 11,016,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,016,366.83/2,877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.40

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