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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.51, 6,290.66 and 2,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.51, 6,290.66 and 2,550.02 is: 3,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.51 : 6,290.66 = 2,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.51/6,290.66 = 2,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.51x = 6,290.66 × 2,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.51x = 16,041,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041,283.73/4,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.27

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