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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.71, 6,351.72 and 2,506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.71, 6,351.72 and 2,506.79 is: 3,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.71 : 6,351.72 = 2,506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.71/6,351.72 = 2,506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.71x = 6,351.72 × 2,506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.71x = 15,922,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,428.18/4,602.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.36

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