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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.78, 6,351.96 and 2,507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.78, 6,351.96 and 2,507.04 is: 3,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.78 : 6,351.96 = 2,507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.78/6,351.96 = 2,507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.78x = 6,351.96 × 2,507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.78x = 15,924,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,617.80/4,602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.78

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