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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.23, 6,355.16 and 2,509.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.23, 6,355.16 and 2,509.31 is: 3,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.23 : 6,355.16 = 2,509.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.23/6,355.16 = 2,509.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.23x = 6,355.16 × 2,509.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.23x = 15,947,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947,053.99/4,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.81

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