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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,408.65, 6,082.36 and 2,518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,408.65, 6,082.36 and 2,518.87 is: 3,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,408.65 : 6,082.36 = 2,518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,408.65/6,082.36 = 2,518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,408.65x = 6,082.36 × 2,518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,408.65x = 15,320,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320,674.13/4,408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.14

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