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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.97, 6,220.99 and 2,518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.97, 6,220.99 and 2,518.58 is: 3,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.97 : 6,220.99 = 2,518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.97/6,220.99 = 2,518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.97x = 6,220.99 × 2,518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.97x = 15,668,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668,079.69/4,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.64

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