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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.34, 6,358.16 and 2,511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.34, 6,358.16 and 2,511.47 is: 3,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.34 : 6,358.16 = 2,511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.34/6,358.16 = 2,511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.34x = 6,358.16 × 2,511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.34x = 15,968,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,968,283.75/4,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.84

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