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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.56, 6,265.64 and 2,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.56, 6,265.64 and 2,550.74 is: 3,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.56 : 6,265.64 = 2,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.56/6,265.64 = 2,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.56x = 6,265.64 × 2,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.56x = 15,981,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,974.49/4,540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.82

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