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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.93, 6,554.73 and 2,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.93, 6,554.73 and 2,615.91 is: 3,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.93 : 6,554.73 = 2,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.93/6,554.73 = 2,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.93x = 6,554.73 × 2,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.93x = 17,146,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,583.75/4,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.66

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