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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.57, 6,354.31 and 2,508.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.57, 6,354.31 and 2,508.69 is: 3,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.57 : 6,354.31 = 2,508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.57/6,354.31 = 2,508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.57x = 6,354.31 × 2,508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.57x = 15,940,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,987.68/4,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.00

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