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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.12, 5,773.80 and 2,615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.12, 5,773.80 and 2,615.08 is: 3,606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.12 : 5,773.80 = 2,615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.12/5,773.80 = 2,615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.12x = 5,773.80 × 2,615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.12x = 15,098,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,948.90/4,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.91

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