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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.42, 6,220.25 and 2,517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.42, 6,220.25 and 2,517.97 is: 3,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.42 : 6,220.25 = 2,517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.42/6,220.25 = 2,517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.42x = 6,220.25 × 2,517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.42x = 15,662,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,402.89/4,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.80

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