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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.84, 6,264.98 and 2,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.84, 6,264.98 and 2,550.40 is: 3,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.84 : 6,264.98 = 2,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.84/6,264.98 = 2,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.84x = 6,264.98 × 2,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.84x = 15,978,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,204.99/4,539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.55

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