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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.91, 6,225.08 and 2,521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.91, 6,225.08 and 2,521.55 is: 3,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.91 : 6,225.08 = 2,521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.91/6,225.08 = 2,521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.91x = 6,225.08 × 2,521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.91x = 15,696,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,850.47/4,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.75

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