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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.60, 6,355.73 and 2,509.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.60, 6,355.73 and 2,509.73 is: 3,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.60 : 6,355.73 = 2,509.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.60/6,355.73 = 2,509.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.60x = 6,355.73 × 2,509.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.60x = 15,951,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,166.25/4,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.43

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