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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.86, 6,209.79 and 2,510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.86, 6,209.79 and 2,510.42 is: 3,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.86 : 6,209.79 = 2,510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.86/6,209.79 = 2,510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.86x = 6,209.79 × 2,510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.86x = 15,589,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,140.55/4,499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.36

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