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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.62, 4,704.94 and 2,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.62, 4,704.94 and 2,550.94 is: 3,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.62 : 4,704.94 = 2,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.62/4,704.94 = 2,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.62x = 4,704.94 × 2,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.62x = 12,002,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002,019.64/3,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.42

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