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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.18, 6,265.47 and 2,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.18, 6,265.47 and 2,551 is: 3,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.18 : 6,265.47 = 2,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.18/6,265.47 = 2,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.18x = 6,265.47 × 2,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.18x = 15,983,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983,213.97/4,540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.39

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