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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.56, 6,358.43 and 2,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.56, 6,358.43 and 2,511.68 is: 3,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.56 : 6,358.43 = 2,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.56/6,358.43 = 2,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.56x = 6,358.43 × 2,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.56x = 15,970,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,344.80/4,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.12

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