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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.54, 6,355.65 and 2,509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.54, 6,355.65 and 2,509.67 is: 3,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.54 : 6,355.65 = 2,509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.54/6,355.65 = 2,509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.54x = 6,355.65 × 2,509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.54x = 15,950,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,584.14/4,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.35

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