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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.48, 6,355.58 and 2,509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.48, 6,355.58 and 2,509.61 is: 3,463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.48 : 6,355.58 = 2,509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.48/6,355.58 = 2,509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.48x = 6,355.58 × 2,509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.48x = 15,949,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949,982.80/4,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.26

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