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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.58, 6,358.50 and 2,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.58, 6,358.50 and 2,511.84 is: 3,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.58 : 6,358.50 = 2,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.58/6,358.50 = 2,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.58x = 6,358.50 × 2,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.58x = 15,971,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,534.64/4,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.36

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