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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.28, 6,461.96 and 2,115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.28, 6,461.96 and 2,115.58 is: 3,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.28 : 6,461.96 = 2,115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.28/6,461.96 = 2,115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.28x = 6,461.96 × 2,115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.28x = 13,670,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,750.45/4,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.35

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