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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.84, 6,209.51 and 2,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.84, 6,209.51 and 2,611.28 is: 3,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.84 : 6,209.51 = 2,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.84/6,209.51 = 2,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.84x = 6,209.51 × 2,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.84x = 16,214,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214,725.17/4,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.40

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