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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.91, 6,354.80 and 2,509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.91, 6,354.80 and 2,509.04 is: 3,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.91 : 6,354.80 = 2,509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.91/6,354.80 = 2,509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.91x = 6,354.80 × 2,509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.91x = 15,944,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944,403.07/4,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.48

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