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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.78, 6,357.48 and 2,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.78, 6,357.48 and 2,511.04 is: 3,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.78 : 6,357.48 = 2,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.78/6,357.48 = 2,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.78x = 6,357.48 × 2,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.78x = 15,963,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963,886.58/4,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.30

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