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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.77, 6,230.09 and 2,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.77, 6,230.09 and 2,524.98 is: 3,484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.77 : 6,230.09 = 2,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.77/6,230.09 = 2,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.77x = 6,230.09 × 2,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.77x = 15,730,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730,882.32/4,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.31

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