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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,603.68, 6,353.08 and 2,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,603.68, 6,353.08 and 2,507.76 is: 3,460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,603.68 : 6,353.08 = 2,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,603.68/6,353.08 = 2,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,603.68x = 6,353.08 × 2,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,603.68x = 15,931,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,999.90/4,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.71

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