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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.45, 6,220.90 and 2,519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.45, 6,220.90 and 2,519.02 is: 3,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.45 : 6,220.90 = 2,519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.45/6,220.90 = 2,519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.45x = 6,220.90 × 2,519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.45x = 15,670,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,571.52/4,508.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.82

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