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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.52, 6,048.89 and 2,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.52, 6,048.89 and 2,550.30 is: 3,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.52 : 6,048.89 = 2,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.52/6,048.89 = 2,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.52x = 6,048.89 × 2,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.52x = 15,426,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,484.17/4,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.22

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