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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.91, 6,220.30 and 2,518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.91, 6,220.30 and 2,518.22 is: 3,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.91 : 6,220.30 = 2,518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.91/6,220.30 = 2,518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.91x = 6,220.30 × 2,518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.91x = 15,664,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,083.87/4,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.80

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