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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.94, 6,264.96 and 2,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.94, 6,264.96 and 2,550.46 is: 3,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.94 : 6,264.96 = 2,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.94/6,264.96 = 2,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.94x = 6,264.96 × 2,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.94x = 15,978,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,529.88/4,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.55

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