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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.83, 6,209.19 and 2,907.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.83, 6,209.19 and 2,907.45 is: 4,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.83 : 6,209.19 = 2,907.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.83/6,209.19 = 2,907.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.83x = 6,209.19 × 2,907.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.83x = 18,052,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,909.47/4,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.80

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