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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.76, 6,351.94 and 2,507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.76, 6,351.94 and 2,507.02 is: 3,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.76 : 6,351.94 = 2,507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.76/6,351.94 = 2,507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.76x = 6,351.94 × 2,507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.76x = 15,924,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,440.62/4,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.76

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