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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.58, 6,203.91 and 2,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.58, 6,203.91 and 2,506.08 is: 3,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.58 : 6,203.91 = 2,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.58/6,203.91 = 2,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.58x = 6,203.91 × 2,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.58x = 15,547,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,527.44/4,495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.40

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