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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.63, 6,221.29 and 2,518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.63, 6,221.29 and 2,518.94 is: 3,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.63 : 6,221.29 = 2,518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.63/6,221.29 = 2,518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.63x = 6,221.29 × 2,518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.63x = 15,671,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,056.23/4,508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.79

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