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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.52, 6,351.56 and 2,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.52, 6,351.56 and 2,506.68 is: 3,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.52 : 6,351.56 = 2,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.52/6,351.56 = 2,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.52x = 6,351.56 × 2,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.52x = 15,921,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,328.42/4,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.26

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