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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.78, 6,230.25 and 2,498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.78, 6,230.25 and 2,498.33 is: 3,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.78 : 6,230.25 = 2,498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.78/6,230.25 = 2,498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.78x = 6,230.25 × 2,498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.78x = 15,565,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565,236.06/4,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.62

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