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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,415.50, 6,094.20 and 2,552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,415.50, 6,094.20 and 2,552.50 is: 3,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,415.50 : 6,094.20 = 2,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,415.50/6,094.20 = 2,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,415.50x = 6,094.20 × 2,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,415.50x = 15,555,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,445.50/4,415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.92

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