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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.64, 6,302.51 and 2,550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.64, 6,302.51 and 2,550.89 is: 3,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.64 : 6,302.51 = 2,550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.64/6,302.51 = 2,550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.64x = 6,302.51 × 2,550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.64x = 16,077,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077,022.30/4,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.77

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