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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.84, 6,221.31 and 2,519.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.84, 6,221.31 and 2,519.15 is: 3,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.84 : 6,221.31 = 2,519.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.84/6,221.31 = 2,519.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.84x = 6,221.31 × 2,519.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.84x = 15,672,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,413.09/4,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.93

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