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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.87, 6,209.83 and 2,510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.87, 6,209.83 and 2,510.57 is: 3,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.87 : 6,209.83 = 2,510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.87/6,209.83 = 2,510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.87x = 6,209.83 × 2,510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.87x = 15,590,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,231.57/4,499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.60

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