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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.65, 6,358.55 and 2,511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.65, 6,358.55 and 2,511.78 is: 3,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.65 : 6,358.55 = 2,511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.65/6,358.55 = 2,511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.65x = 6,358.55 × 2,511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.65x = 15,971,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,278.72/4,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.25

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