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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.33, 6,391.17 and 2,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.33, 6,391.17 and 2,506.81 is: 3,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.33 : 6,391.17 = 2,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.33/6,391.17 = 2,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.33x = 6,391.17 × 2,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.33x = 16,021,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,432.89/4,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.36

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