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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.84, 6,358.72 and 2,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.84, 6,358.72 and 2,511.92 is: 3,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.84 : 6,358.72 = 2,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.84/6,358.72 = 2,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.84x = 6,358.72 × 2,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.84x = 15,972,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,595.94/4,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.40

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