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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.54, 4,481.06 and 2,550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.54, 4,481.06 and 2,550.69 is: 3,818.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.54 : 4,481.06 = 2,550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.54/4,481.06 = 2,550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.54x = 4,481.06 × 2,550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.54x = 11,429,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,429,782.18/2,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.16

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