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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.98, 6,354.84 and 2,509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.98, 6,354.84 and 2,509.11 is: 3,462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.98 : 6,354.84 = 2,509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.98/6,354.84 = 2,509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.98x = 6,354.84 × 2,509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.98x = 15,944,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944,992.59/4,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.55

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