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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.65, 6,221.97 and 2,519.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.65, 6,221.97 and 2,519.29 is: 3,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.65 : 6,221.97 = 2,519.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.65/6,221.97 = 2,519.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.65x = 6,221.97 × 2,519.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.65x = 15,674,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,962.36/4,508.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.64

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