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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.49, 6,220.37 and 2,517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.49, 6,220.37 and 2,517.95 is: 3,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.49 : 6,220.37 = 2,517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.49/6,220.37 = 2,517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.49x = 6,220.37 × 2,517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.49x = 15,662,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,580.64/4,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.79

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