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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.58, 6,221.83 and 2,519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.58, 6,221.83 and 2,519.14 is: 3,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.58 : 6,221.83 = 2,519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.58/6,221.83 = 2,519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.58x = 6,221.83 × 2,519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.58x = 15,673,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,660.83/4,508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.41

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