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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.80, 6,358.77 and 2,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.80, 6,358.77 and 2,511.93 is: 3,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.80 : 6,358.77 = 2,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.80/6,358.77 = 2,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.80x = 6,358.77 × 2,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.80x = 15,972,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,785.13/4,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.47

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