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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,318.64, 5,959.91 and 2,550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,318.64, 5,959.91 and 2,550.25 is: 3,519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,318.64 : 5,959.91 = 2,550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,318.64/5,959.91 = 2,550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,318.64x = 5,959.91 × 2,550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,318.64x = 15,199,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,217.93/4,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.45

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