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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,343.59, 5,994.19 and 2,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,343.59, 5,994.19 and 2,550.60 is: 3,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,343.59 : 5,994.19 = 2,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,343.59/5,994.19 = 2,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,343.59x = 5,994.19 × 2,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,343.59x = 15,288,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288,784.20/4,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.85

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