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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.40, 5,688.84 and 2,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.40, 5,688.84 and 2,550.08 is: 3,519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.40 : 5,688.84 = 2,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.40/5,688.84 = 2,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.40x = 5,688.84 × 2,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.40x = 14,506,997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,506,997.11/4,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.07

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