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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.76, 6,280.03 and 2,561.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.76, 6,280.03 and 2,561.31 is: 3,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.76 : 6,280.03 = 2,561.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.76/6,280.03 = 2,561.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.76x = 6,280.03 × 2,561.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.76x = 16,085,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085,090.83/4,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.60

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