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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.97, 6,941.86 and 2,550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.97, 6,941.86 and 2,550.97 is: 3,824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.97 : 6,941.86 = 2,550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.97/6,941.86 = 2,550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.97x = 6,941.86 × 2,550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.97x = 17,708,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708,476.60/4,629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.75

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