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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.87, 6,210.01 and 2,510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.87, 6,210.01 and 2,510.42 is: 3,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.87 : 6,210.01 = 2,510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.87/6,210.01 = 2,510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.87x = 6,210.01 × 2,510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.87x = 15,589,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,726.20/4,499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.49

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