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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.50, 6,917.72 and 2,240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.50, 6,917.72 and 2,240.51 is: 3,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.50 : 6,917.72 = 2,240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.50/6,917.72 = 2,240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.50x = 6,917.72 × 2,240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.50x = 15,499,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,499,175.05/4,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.25

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