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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.88, 6,356.25 and 2,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.88, 6,356.25 and 2,510.14 is: 3,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.88 : 6,356.25 = 2,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.88/6,356.25 = 2,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.88x = 6,356.25 × 2,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.88x = 15,955,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955,033.04/4,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.06

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