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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.78, 6,355.98 and 2,509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.78, 6,355.98 and 2,509.92 is: 3,463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.78 : 6,355.98 = 2,509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.78/6,355.98 = 2,509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.78x = 6,355.98 × 2,509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.78x = 15,953,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953,001.32/4,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.69

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