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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.20, 6,207.74 and 2,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.20, 6,207.74 and 2,508.72 is: 3,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.20 : 6,207.74 = 2,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.20/6,207.74 = 2,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.20x = 6,207.74 × 2,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.20x = 15,573,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,481.49/4,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.16

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