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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.99, 6,209.98 and 2,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.99, 6,209.98 and 2,510.43 is: 3,464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.99 : 6,209.98 = 2,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.99/6,209.98 = 2,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.99x = 6,209.98 × 2,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.99x = 15,589,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,739.58/4,499.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.39

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