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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.61, 6,220.98 and 2,518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.61, 6,220.98 and 2,518.86 is: 3,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.61 : 6,220.98 = 2,518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.61/6,220.98 = 2,518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.61x = 6,220.98 × 2,518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.61x = 15,669,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669,777.68/4,508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.52

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