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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.84, 6,219.93 and 2,518.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.84, 6,219.93 and 2,518.15 is: 3,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.84 : 6,219.93 = 2,518.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.84/6,219.93 = 2,518.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.84x = 6,219.93 × 2,518.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.84x = 15,662,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662,716.73/4,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.55

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