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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.31, 6,211.79 and 2,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.31, 6,211.79 and 2,511.74 is: 3,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.31 : 6,211.79 = 2,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.31/6,211.79 = 2,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.31x = 6,211.79 × 2,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.31x = 15,602,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,439.58/4,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.20

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