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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.91, 6,358.73 and 2,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.91, 6,358.73 and 2,511.99 is: 3,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.91 : 6,358.73 = 2,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.91/6,358.73 = 2,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.91x = 6,358.73 × 2,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.91x = 15,973,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,066.17/4,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.44

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