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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.58, 6,228.69 and 2,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.58, 6,228.69 and 2,497.08 is: 3,445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.58 : 6,228.69 = 2,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.58/6,228.69 = 2,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.58x = 6,228.69 × 2,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.58x = 15,553,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,552.80/4,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.95

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