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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.28, 6,221.64 and 2,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.28, 6,221.64 and 2,519.04 is: 3,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.28 : 6,221.64 = 2,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.28/6,221.64 = 2,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.28x = 6,221.64 × 2,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.28x = 15,672,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,560.03/4,508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.39

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