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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.38, 6,220.19 and 2,518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.38, 6,220.19 and 2,518.01 is: 3,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.38 : 6,220.19 = 2,518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.38/6,220.19 = 2,518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.38x = 6,220.19 × 2,518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.38x = 15,662,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,469.52/4,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.85

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