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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.95, 6,757.84 and 2,609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.95, 6,757.84 and 2,609.94 is: 3,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.95 : 6,757.84 = 2,609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.95/6,757.84 = 2,609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.95x = 6,757.84 × 2,609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.95x = 17,637,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637,556.93/4,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.08

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