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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.82, 6,049.15 and 2,615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.82, 6,049.15 and 2,615.08 is: 3,608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.82 : 6,049.15 = 2,615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.82/6,049.15 = 2,615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.82x = 6,049.15 × 2,615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.82x = 15,819,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819,011.18/4,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.50

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