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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.62, 6,207.84 and 2,509.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.62, 6,207.84 and 2,509.08 is: 3,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.62 : 6,207.84 = 2,509.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.62/6,207.84 = 2,509.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.62x = 6,207.84 × 2,509.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.62x = 15,575,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,967.19/4,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.39

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