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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.58, 6,354.36 and 2,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.58, 6,354.36 and 2,508.84 is: 3,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.58 : 6,354.36 = 2,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.58/6,354.36 = 2,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.58x = 6,354.36 × 2,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.58x = 15,942,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,072.54/4,604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.22

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