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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.02, 6,354.92 and 2,509.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.02, 6,354.92 and 2,509.14 is: 3,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.02 : 6,354.92 = 2,509.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.02/6,354.92 = 2,509.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.02x = 6,354.92 × 2,509.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.02x = 15,945,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,395.05/4,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.61

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