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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.58, 6,221.78 and 2,519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.58, 6,221.78 and 2,519.22 is: 3,476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.58 : 6,221.78 = 2,519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.58/6,221.78 = 2,519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.58x = 6,221.78 × 2,519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.58x = 15,674,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,032.61/4,508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.49

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