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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.72, 6,355.92 and 2,509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.72, 6,355.92 and 2,509.92 is: 3,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.72 : 6,355.92 = 2,509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.72/6,355.92 = 2,509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.72x = 6,355.92 × 2,509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.72x = 15,952,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952,850.73/4,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.70

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