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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.75, 6,049.82 and 2,615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.75, 6,049.82 and 2,615.47 is: 3,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.75 : 6,049.82 = 2,615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.75/6,049.82 = 2,615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.75x = 6,049.82 × 2,615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.75x = 15,823,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,122.72/4,383.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.49

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