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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.52, 6,209.48 and 2,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.52, 6,209.48 and 2,510.32 is: 3,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.52 : 6,209.48 = 2,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.52/6,209.48 = 2,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.52x = 6,209.48 × 2,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.52x = 15,587,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,781.83/4,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.32

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