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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.54, 6,050.83 and 2,615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.54, 6,050.83 and 2,615.15 is: 3,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.54 : 6,050.83 = 2,615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.54/6,050.83 = 2,615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.54x = 6,050.83 × 2,615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.54x = 15,823,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,828.07/4,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.83

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