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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.69, 6,354.46 and 2,508.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.69, 6,354.46 and 2,508.81 is: 3,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.69 : 6,354.46 = 2,508.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.69/6,354.46 = 2,508.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.69x = 6,354.46 × 2,508.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.69x = 15,942,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,120.25/4,604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.15

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