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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.69, 6,355.83 and 2,509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.69, 6,355.83 and 2,509.81 is: 3,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.69 : 6,355.83 = 2,509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.69/6,355.83 = 2,509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.69x = 6,355.83 × 2,509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.69x = 15,951,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,925.69/4,605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.53

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