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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.55, 6,205.98 and 2,507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.55, 6,205.98 and 2,507.82 is: 3,460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.55 : 6,205.98 = 2,507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.55/6,205.98 = 2,507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.55x = 6,205.98 × 2,507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.55x = 15,563,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,480.76/4,497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.44

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