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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.58, 6,265.32 and 2,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.58, 6,265.32 and 2,550.76 is: 3,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.58 : 6,265.32 = 2,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.58/6,265.32 = 2,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.58x = 6,265.32 × 2,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.58x = 15,981,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981,327.64/4,540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.67

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