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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.37, 6,209.17 and 2,510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.37, 6,209.17 and 2,510.06 is: 3,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.37 : 6,209.17 = 2,510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.37/6,209.17 = 2,510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.37x = 6,209.17 × 2,510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.37x = 15,585,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,389.25/4,499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.90

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