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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.03, 6,278.77 and 2,560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.03, 6,278.77 and 2,560.46 is: 3,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.03 : 6,278.77 = 2,560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.03/6,278.77 = 2,560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.03x = 6,278.77 × 2,560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.03x = 16,076,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076,548.73/4,550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.29

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