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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.84, 6,217.72 and 2,516.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.84, 6,217.72 and 2,516.01 is: 3,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.84 : 6,217.72 = 2,516.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.84/6,217.72 = 2,516.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.84x = 6,217.72 × 2,516.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.84x = 15,643,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643,845.70/4,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.90

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