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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.36, 6,355.18 and 2,509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.36, 6,355.18 and 2,509.44 is: 3,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.36 : 6,355.18 = 2,509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.36/6,355.18 = 2,509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.36x = 6,355.18 × 2,509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.36x = 15,947,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947,942.90/4,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.91

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