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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.73, 6,391.77 and 2,507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.73, 6,391.77 and 2,507.25 is: 3,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.73 : 6,391.77 = 2,507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.73/6,391.77 = 2,507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.73x = 6,391.77 × 2,507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.73x = 16,025,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,742.78/4,631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.99

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