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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.97, 6,352.09 and 2,507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.97, 6,352.09 and 2,507.11 is: 3,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.97 : 6,352.09 = 2,507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.97/6,352.09 = 2,507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.97x = 6,352.09 × 2,507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.97x = 15,925,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,388.36/4,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.81

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