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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.17, 6,210.87 and 2,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.17, 6,210.87 and 2,511.66 is: 3,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.17 : 6,210.87 = 2,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.17/6,210.87 = 2,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.17x = 6,210.87 × 2,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.17x = 15,599,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,593.74/4,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.68

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