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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.54, 6,358.38 and 2,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.54, 6,358.38 and 2,511.66 is: 3,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.54 : 6,358.38 = 2,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.54/6,358.38 = 2,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.54x = 6,358.38 × 2,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.54x = 15,970,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,088.71/4,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.08

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