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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.59, 4,905.18 and 2,550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.59, 4,905.18 and 2,550.48 is: 3,817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.59 : 4,905.18 = 2,550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.59/4,905.18 = 2,550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.59x = 4,905.18 × 2,550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.59x = 12,510,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,510,563.49/3,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.00

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