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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.48, 6,356.96 and 2,510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.48, 6,356.96 and 2,510.61 is: 3,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.48 : 6,356.96 = 2,510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.48/6,356.96 = 2,510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.48x = 6,356.96 × 2,510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.48x = 15,959,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,847.35/4,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.65

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