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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.97, 6,209.94 and 2,510.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.97, 6,209.94 and 2,510.41 is: 3,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.97 : 6,209.94 = 2,510.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.97/6,209.94 = 2,510.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.97x = 6,209.94 × 2,510.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.97x = 15,589,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,472.19/4,499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.35

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