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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.98, 6,451.49 and 2,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.98, 6,451.49 and 2,550.53 is: 3,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.98 : 6,451.49 = 2,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.98/6,451.49 = 2,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.98x = 6,451.49 × 2,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.98x = 16,454,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,454,741.29/4,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.74

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