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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.80, 6,237.24 and 2,475.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.80, 6,237.24 and 2,475.69 is: 3,416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.80 : 6,237.24 = 2,475.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.80/6,237.24 = 2,475.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.80x = 6,237.24 × 2,475.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.80x = 15,441,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441,472.70/4,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.41

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