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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.58, 6,357.12 and 2,510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.58, 6,357.12 and 2,510.84 is: 3,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.58 : 6,357.12 = 2,510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.58/6,357.12 = 2,510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.58x = 6,357.12 × 2,510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.58x = 15,961,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961,711.18/4,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.98

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