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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.68, 6,219.99 and 2,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.68, 6,219.99 and 2,518.14 is: 3,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.68 : 6,219.99 = 2,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.68/6,219.99 = 2,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.68x = 6,219.99 × 2,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.68x = 15,662,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,805.62/4,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.69

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