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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.64, 6,221.61 and 2,519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.64, 6,221.61 and 2,519.47 is: 3,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.64 : 6,221.61 = 2,519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.64/6,221.61 = 2,519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.64x = 6,221.61 × 2,519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.64x = 15,675,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,167.52/4,509.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.92

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