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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.81, 6,358.78 and 2,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.81, 6,358.78 and 2,511.94 is: 3,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.81 : 6,358.78 = 2,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.81/6,358.78 = 2,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.81x = 6,358.78 × 2,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.81x = 15,972,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,873.83/4,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.48

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