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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.68, 6,358.56 and 2,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.68, 6,358.56 and 2,511.76 is: 3,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.68 : 6,358.56 = 2,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.68/6,358.56 = 2,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.68x = 6,358.56 × 2,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.68x = 15,971,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,176.67/4,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.21

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