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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.31, 6,356.71 and 2,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.31, 6,356.71 and 2,510.44 is: 3,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.31 : 6,356.71 = 2,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.31/6,356.71 = 2,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.31x = 6,356.71 × 2,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.31x = 15,958,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,139.05/4,606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.41

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