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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.72, 6,354.56 and 2,508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.72, 6,354.56 and 2,508.88 is: 3,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.72 : 6,354.56 = 2,508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.72/6,354.56 = 2,508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.72x = 6,354.56 × 2,508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.72x = 15,942,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,828.49/4,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.28

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