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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.87, 6,220.99 and 2,518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.87, 6,220.99 and 2,518.65 is: 3,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.87 : 6,220.99 = 2,518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.87/6,220.99 = 2,518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.87x = 6,220.99 × 2,518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.87x = 15,668,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668,459.06/4,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.80

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