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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.49, 6,302.89 and 2,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.49, 6,302.89 and 2,550.54 is: 3,519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.49 : 6,302.89 = 2,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.49/6,302.89 = 2,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.49x = 6,302.89 × 2,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.49x = 16,075,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075,757.26/4,567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.61

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