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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.35, 6,221.83 and 2,619.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.35, 6,221.83 and 2,619.81 is: 3,614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.35 : 6,221.83 = 2,619.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.35/6,221.83 = 2,619.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.35x = 6,221.83 × 2,619.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.35x = 16,300,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,012.45/4,509.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.71

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