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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.36, 6,220.88 and 2,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.36, 6,220.88 and 2,518.72 is: 3,475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.36 : 6,220.88 = 2,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.36/6,220.88 = 2,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.36x = 6,220.88 × 2,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.36x = 15,668,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668,654.87/4,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.47

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