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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.35, 6,211.62 and 2,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.35, 6,211.62 and 2,512.08 is: 3,466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.35 : 6,211.62 = 2,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.35/6,211.62 = 2,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.35x = 6,211.62 × 2,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.35x = 15,604,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,086.37/4,501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.53

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