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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.84, 6,357.68 and 2,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.84, 6,357.68 and 2,510.96 is: 3,465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.84 : 6,357.68 = 2,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.84/6,357.68 = 2,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.84x = 6,357.68 × 2,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.84x = 15,963,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963,880.17/4,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.26

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