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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.69, 5,718.99 and 2,550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.69, 5,718.99 and 2,550.79 is: 3,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.69 : 5,718.99 = 2,550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.69/5,718.99 = 2,550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.69x = 5,718.99 × 2,550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.69x = 14,587,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,942.50/4,144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.67

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