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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.59, 6,354.33 and 2,508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.59, 6,354.33 and 2,508.73 is: 3,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.59 : 6,354.33 = 2,508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.59/6,354.33 = 2,508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.59x = 6,354.33 × 2,508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.59x = 15,941,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,298.30/4,604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.05

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