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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.08, 6,207.42 and 2,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.08, 6,207.42 and 2,508.76 is: 3,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.08 : 6,207.42 = 2,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.08/6,207.42 = 2,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.08x = 6,207.42 × 2,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.08x = 15,572,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,927.00/4,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.13

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