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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.70, 6,220.80 and 2,517.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.70, 6,220.80 and 2,517.89 is: 3,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.70 : 6,220.80 = 2,517.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.70/6,220.80 = 2,517.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.70x = 6,220.80 × 2,517.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.70x = 15,663,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,259.01/4,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.78

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