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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.73, 6,581.68 and 2,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.73, 6,581.68 and 2,550.71 is: 3,816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.73 : 6,581.68 = 2,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.73/6,581.68 = 2,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.73x = 6,581.68 × 2,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.73x = 16,787,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787,956.99/4,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.55

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