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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.83, 6,358.85 and 2,512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.83, 6,358.85 and 2,512.09 is: 3,466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.83 : 6,358.85 = 2,512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.83/6,358.85 = 2,512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.83x = 6,358.85 × 2,512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.83x = 15,974,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974,003.50/4,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.71

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