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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.86, 6,209.22 and 2,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.86, 6,209.22 and 2,510.14 is: 3,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.86 : 6,209.22 = 2,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.86/6,209.22 = 2,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.86x = 6,209.22 × 2,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.86x = 15,586,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,586,011.49/4,499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.67

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