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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.59, 6,354.93 and 2,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.59, 6,354.93 and 2,015.66 is: 3,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.59 : 6,354.93 = 2,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.59/6,354.93 = 2,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.59x = 6,354.93 × 2,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.59x = 12,809,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,809,401.65/4,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.52

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