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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.65, 6,394.39 and 2,509.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.65, 6,394.39 and 2,509.18 is: 3,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.65 : 6,394.39 = 2,509.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.65/6,394.39 = 2,509.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.65x = 6,394.39 × 2,509.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.65x = 16,044,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,675.50/4,633.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.64

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