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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.92, 6,356.12 and 2,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.92, 6,356.12 and 2,510 is: 3,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.92 : 6,356.12 = 2,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.92/6,356.12 = 2,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.92x = 6,356.12 × 2,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.92x = 15,953,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953,861.20/4,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.77

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