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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.68, 6,454.48 and 2,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.68, 6,454.48 and 2,550.14 is: 3,826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.68 : 6,454.48 = 2,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.68/6,454.48 = 2,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.68x = 6,454.48 × 2,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.68x = 16,459,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459,827.63/4,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.37

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