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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.03, 6,224.97 and 2,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.03, 6,224.97 and 2,494.33 is: 3,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.03 : 6,224.97 = 2,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.03/6,224.97 = 2,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.03x = 6,224.97 × 2,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.03x = 15,527,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,135.66/4,511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.04

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