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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,496.81, 6,205.58 and 2,507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,496.81, 6,205.58 and 2,507.31 is: 3,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,496.81 : 6,205.58 = 2,507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,496.81/6,205.58 = 2,507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,496.81x = 6,205.58 × 2,507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,496.81x = 15,559,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,300.25/4,496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.08

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