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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.64, 6,459.72 and 2,550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.64, 6,459.72 and 2,550.88 is: 3,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.64 : 6,459.72 = 2,550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.64/6,459.72 = 2,550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.64x = 6,459.72 × 2,550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.64x = 16,477,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477,970.55/4,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.73

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