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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,318.83, 5,958.45 and 2,550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,318.83, 5,958.45 and 2,550.06 is: 3,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,318.83 : 5,958.45 = 2,550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,318.83/5,958.45 = 2,550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,318.83x = 5,958.45 × 2,550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,318.83x = 15,194,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,405.01/4,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.18

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