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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.22, 6,357.92 and 2,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.22, 6,357.92 and 2,511.38 is: 3,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.22 : 6,357.92 = 2,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.22/6,357.92 = 2,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.22x = 6,357.92 × 2,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.22x = 15,967,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,153.13/4,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.68

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