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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.84, 6,520.26 and 2,615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.84, 6,520.26 and 2,615.06 is: 3,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.84 : 6,520.26 = 2,615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.84/6,520.26 = 2,615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.84x = 6,520.26 × 2,615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.84x = 17,050,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,871.12/4,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.59

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