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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.54, 6,208.89 and 2,510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.54, 6,208.89 and 2,510.18 is: 3,463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.54 : 6,208.89 = 2,510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.54/6,208.89 = 2,510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.54x = 6,208.89 × 2,510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.54x = 15,585,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,431.50/4,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.78

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