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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.48, 6,358.29 and 2,511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.48, 6,358.29 and 2,511.62 is: 3,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.48 : 6,358.29 = 2,511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.48/6,358.29 = 2,511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.48x = 6,358.29 × 2,511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.48x = 15,969,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,608.33/4,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.02

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