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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.68, 6,219.84 and 2,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.68, 6,219.84 and 2,518.16 is: 3,474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.68 : 6,219.84 = 2,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.68/6,219.84 = 2,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.68x = 6,219.84 × 2,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.68x = 15,662,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,552.29/4,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.64

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