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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.90, 6,209.83 and 2,510.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.90, 6,209.83 and 2,510.46 is: 3,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.90 : 6,209.83 = 2,510.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.90/6,209.83 = 2,510.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.90x = 6,209.83 × 2,510.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.90x = 15,589,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,529.82/4,499.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.42

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