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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.95, 6,357.62 and 2,511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.95, 6,357.62 and 2,511.07 is: 3,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.95 : 6,357.62 = 2,511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.95/6,357.62 = 2,511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.95x = 6,357.62 × 2,511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.95x = 15,964,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,428.85/4,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.29

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