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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.69, 6,358.64 and 2,511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.69, 6,358.64 and 2,511.81 is: 3,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.69 : 6,358.64 = 2,511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.69/6,358.64 = 2,511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.69x = 6,358.64 × 2,511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.69x = 15,971,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,682.98/4,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.31

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