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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.59, 6,209.58 and 2,510.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.59, 6,209.58 and 2,510.23 is: 3,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.59 : 6,209.58 = 2,510.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.59/6,209.58 = 2,510.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.59x = 6,209.58 × 2,510.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.59x = 15,587,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,474.00/4,499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.20

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