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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.26, 6,165.06 and 2,550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.26, 6,165.06 and 2,550.34 is: 3,820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.26 : 6,165.06 = 2,550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.26/6,165.06 = 2,550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.26x = 6,165.06 × 2,550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.26x = 15,722,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722,999.12/4,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.66

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