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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.93, 6,209.75 and 2,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.93, 6,209.75 and 2,510.43 is: 3,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.93 : 6,209.75 = 2,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.93/6,209.75 = 2,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.93x = 6,209.75 × 2,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.93x = 15,589,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,130.14/4,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.31

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