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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.08, 6,205.86 and 2,507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.08, 6,205.86 and 2,507.63 is: 3,460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.08 : 6,205.86 = 2,507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.08/6,205.86 = 2,507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.08x = 6,205.86 × 2,507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.08x = 15,562,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,000.71/4,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.47

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