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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.41, 6,356.91 and 2,510.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.41, 6,356.91 and 2,510.53 is: 3,464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.41 : 6,356.91 = 2,510.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.41/6,356.91 = 2,510.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.41x = 6,356.91 × 2,510.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.41x = 15,959,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,213.26/4,606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.57

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