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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.82, 6,357.30 and 2,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.82, 6,357.30 and 2,510.90 is: 3,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.82 : 6,357.30 = 2,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.82/6,357.30 = 2,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.82x = 6,357.30 × 2,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.82x = 15,962,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,544.57/4,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.98

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