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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.78, 6,357.36 and 2,510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.78, 6,357.36 and 2,510.92 is: 3,465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.78 : 6,357.36 = 2,510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.78/6,357.36 = 2,510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.78x = 6,357.36 × 2,510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.78x = 15,962,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,822.37/4,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.07

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