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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.28, 6,358.10 and 2,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.28, 6,358.10 and 2,511.42 is: 3,465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.28 : 6,358.10 = 2,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.28/6,358.10 = 2,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.28x = 6,358.10 × 2,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.28x = 15,967,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967,859.50/4,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.79

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