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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.77, 6,264.89 and 2,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.77, 6,264.89 and 2,550.33 is: 3,519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.77 : 6,264.89 = 2,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.77/6,264.89 = 2,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.77x = 6,264.89 × 2,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.77x = 15,977,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977,548.07/4,539.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.46

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