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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.83, 6,265.67 and 2,551.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.83, 6,265.67 and 2,551.01 is: 3,520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.83 : 6,265.67 = 2,551.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.83/6,265.67 = 2,551.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.83x = 6,265.67 × 2,551.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.83x = 15,983,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983,742.74/4,540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.00

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