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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.71, 6,354.48 and 2,508.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.71, 6,354.48 and 2,508.79 is: 3,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.71 : 6,354.48 = 2,508.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.71/6,354.48 = 2,508.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.71x = 6,354.48 × 2,508.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.71x = 15,942,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,055.88/4,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.12

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