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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.94, 6,356.16 and 2,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.94, 6,356.16 and 2,510.08 is: 3,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.94 : 6,356.16 = 2,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.94/6,356.16 = 2,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.94x = 6,356.16 × 2,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.94x = 15,954,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954,470.09/4,605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.89

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