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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.64, 6,220.53 and 2,518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.64, 6,220.53 and 2,518.92 is: 3,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.64 : 6,220.53 = 2,518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.64/6,220.53 = 2,518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.64x = 6,220.53 × 2,518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.64x = 15,669,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669,017.43/4,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.33

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