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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.08, 6,205.86 and 2,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.08, 6,205.86 and 2,507.64 is: 3,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.08 : 6,205.86 = 2,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.08/6,205.86 = 2,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.08x = 6,205.86 × 2,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.08x = 15,562,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,062.77/4,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.48

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