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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.69, 6,354.51 and 2,508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.69, 6,354.51 and 2,508.82 is: 3,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.69 : 6,354.51 = 2,508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.69/6,354.51 = 2,508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.69x = 6,354.51 × 2,508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.69x = 15,942,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,305.89/4,604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.19

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