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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.33, 6,221.79 and 2,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.33, 6,221.79 and 2,519.16 is: 3,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.33 : 6,221.79 = 2,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.33/6,221.79 = 2,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.33x = 6,221.79 × 2,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.33x = 15,673,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,684.50/4,508.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.61

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