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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.79, 6,351.89 and 2,506.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.79, 6,351.89 and 2,506.91 is: 3,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.79 : 6,351.89 = 2,506.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.79/6,351.89 = 2,506.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.79x = 6,351.89 × 2,506.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.79x = 15,923,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923,604.03/4,602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.56

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