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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.18, 6,049.78 and 2,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.18, 6,049.78 and 2,615.76 is: 3,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.18 : 6,049.78 = 2,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.18/6,049.78 = 2,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.18x = 6,049.78 × 2,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.18x = 15,824,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,772.53/4,383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.34

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