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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.66, 6,354.50 and 2,508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.66, 6,354.50 and 2,508.78 is: 3,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.66 : 6,354.50 = 2,508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.66/6,354.50 = 2,508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.66x = 6,354.50 × 2,508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.66x = 15,942,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,029.97/4,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.16

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