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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.32, 6,356.76 and 2,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.32, 6,356.76 and 2,510.43 is: 3,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.32 : 6,356.76 = 2,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.32/6,356.76 = 2,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.32x = 6,356.76 × 2,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.32x = 15,958,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,201.01/4,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.41

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