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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.41, 6,220.99 and 2,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.41, 6,220.99 and 2,518.72 is: 3,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.41 : 6,220.99 = 2,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.41/6,220.99 = 2,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.41x = 6,220.99 × 2,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.41x = 15,668,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668,931.93/4,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.49

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