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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.81, 6,354.64 and 2,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.81, 6,354.64 and 2,508.94 is: 3,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.81 : 6,354.64 = 2,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.81/6,354.64 = 2,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.81x = 6,354.64 × 2,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.81x = 15,943,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943,410.48/4,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.34

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