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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.84, 6,351.93 and 2,507.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.84, 6,351.93 and 2,507.10 is: 3,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.84 : 6,351.93 = 2,507.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.84/6,351.93 = 2,507.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.84x = 6,351.93 × 2,507.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.84x = 15,924,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,923.70/4,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.80

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