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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,438.54, 6,125.55 and 2,550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,438.54, 6,125.55 and 2,550.43 is: 3,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,438.54 : 6,125.55 = 2,550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,438.54/6,125.55 = 2,550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,438.54x = 6,125.55 × 2,550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,438.54x = 15,622,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,771.17/4,438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.80

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