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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,318.74, 5,960.61 and 2,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,318.74, 5,960.61 and 2,550.42 is: 3,520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,318.74 : 5,960.61 = 2,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,318.74/5,960.61 = 2,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,318.74x = 5,960.61 × 2,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,318.74x = 15,202,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,058.96/4,318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.02

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