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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,608.28, 6,359.46 and 2,512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,608.28, 6,359.46 and 2,512.48 is: 3,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,608.28 : 6,359.46 = 2,512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,608.28/6,359.46 = 2,512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,608.28x = 6,359.46 × 2,512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,608.28x = 15,978,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,016.06/4,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.24

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