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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.37, 6,355.48 and 2,509.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.37, 6,355.48 and 2,509.49 is: 3,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.37 : 6,355.48 = 2,509.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.37/6,355.48 = 2,509.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.37x = 6,355.48 × 2,509.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.37x = 15,949,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949,013.51/4,605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.13

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