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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.57, 6,358.49 and 2,511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.57, 6,358.49 and 2,511.69 is: 3,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.57 : 6,358.49 = 2,511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.57/6,358.49 = 2,511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.57x = 6,358.49 × 2,511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.57x = 15,970,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,543.19/4,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.16

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