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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.69, 5,575.77 and 2,550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.69, 5,575.77 and 2,550.06 is: 3,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.69 : 5,575.77 = 2,550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.69/5,575.77 = 2,550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.69x = 5,575.77 × 2,550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.69x = 14,218,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,548.05/4,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.10

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