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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.79, 6,357.35 and 2,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.79, 6,357.35 and 2,510.91 is: 3,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.79 : 6,357.35 = 2,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.79/6,357.35 = 2,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.79x = 6,357.35 × 2,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.79x = 15,962,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,739.97/4,606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.05

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