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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.91, 6,204.63 and 2,506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.91, 6,204.63 and 2,506.46 is: 3,459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.91 : 6,204.63 = 2,506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.91/6,204.63 = 2,506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.91x = 6,204.63 × 2,506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.91x = 15,551,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,672.42/4,495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.07

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