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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.39, 6,221.54 and 2,518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.39, 6,221.54 and 2,518.90 is: 3,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.39 : 6,221.54 = 2,518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.39/6,221.54 = 2,518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.39x = 6,221.54 × 2,518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.39x = 15,671,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,427.85/4,508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.06

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