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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.94, 6,280.91 and 2,561.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.94, 6,280.91 and 2,561.89 is: 3,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.94 : 6,280.91 = 2,561.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.94/6,280.91 = 2,561.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.94x = 6,280.91 × 2,561.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.94x = 16,090,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,090,987.71/4,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.75

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