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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507, 6,219.59 and 2,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507, 6,219.59 and 2,517.59 is: 3,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507 : 6,219.59 = 2,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507/6,219.59 = 2,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507x = 6,219.59 × 2,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507x = 15,658,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,658,377.59/4,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.24

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