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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.94, 6,118.41 and 2,415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.94, 6,118.41 and 2,415.35 is: 3,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.94 : 6,118.41 = 2,415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.94/6,118.41 = 2,415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.94x = 6,118.41 × 2,415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.94x = 14,778,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778,101.59/4,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.48

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