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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.73, 6,354.48 and 2,508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.73, 6,354.48 and 2,508.87 is: 3,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.73 : 6,354.48 = 2,508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.73/6,354.48 = 2,508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.73x = 6,354.48 × 2,508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.73x = 15,942,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,564.24/4,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.21

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