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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.83, 6,209.75 and 2,510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.83, 6,209.75 and 2,510.39 is: 3,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.83 : 6,209.75 = 2,510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.83/6,209.75 = 2,510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.83x = 6,209.75 × 2,510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.83x = 15,588,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,869.53/4,499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.33

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