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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.46, 6,355.61 and 2,509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.46, 6,355.61 and 2,509.59 is: 3,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.46 : 6,355.61 = 2,509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.46/6,355.61 = 2,509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.46x = 6,355.61 × 2,509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.46x = 15,949,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949,975.30/4,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.28

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