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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,515.83, 6,231.79 and 2,499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,515.83, 6,231.79 and 2,499.33 is: 3,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,515.83 : 6,231.79 = 2,499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,515.83/6,231.79 = 2,499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,515.83x = 6,231.79 × 2,499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,515.83x = 15,575,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,299.70/4,515.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.04

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