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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.40, 6,356.83 and 2,510.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.40, 6,356.83 and 2,510.53 is: 3,464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.40 : 6,356.83 = 2,510.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.40/6,356.83 = 2,510.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.40x = 6,356.83 × 2,510.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.40x = 15,958,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,999.87/4,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.53

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