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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.59, 6,221.99 and 2,519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.59, 6,221.99 and 2,519.23 is: 3,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.59 : 6,221.99 = 2,519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.59/6,221.99 = 2,519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.59x = 6,221.99 × 2,519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.59x = 15,674,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,580.16/4,508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.61

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