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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.36, 6,220.76 and 2,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.36, 6,220.76 and 2,518.04 is: 3,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.36 : 6,220.76 = 2,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.36/6,220.76 = 2,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.36x = 6,220.76 × 2,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.36x = 15,664,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,125.47/4,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.23

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