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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.44, 6,220.20 and 2,518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.44, 6,220.20 and 2,518.03 is: 3,474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.44 : 6,220.20 = 2,518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.44/6,220.20 = 2,518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.44x = 6,220.20 × 2,518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.44x = 15,662,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,650.21/4,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.84

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