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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.76, 6,266.52 and 2,550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.76, 6,266.52 and 2,550.99 is: 3,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.76 : 6,266.52 = 2,550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.76/6,266.52 = 2,550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.76x = 6,266.52 × 2,550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.76x = 15,985,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985,829.85/4,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.52

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