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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.49, 6,355.48 and 2,509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.49, 6,355.48 and 2,509.63 is: 3,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.49 : 6,355.48 = 2,509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.49/6,355.48 = 2,509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.49x = 6,355.48 × 2,509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.49x = 15,949,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949,903.27/4,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.24

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