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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.97, 6,358.98 and 2,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.97, 6,358.98 and 2,512.10 is: 3,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.97 : 6,358.98 = 2,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.97/6,358.98 = 2,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.97x = 6,358.98 × 2,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.97x = 15,974,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974,393.66/4,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.69

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