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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,384.80, 6,052.68 and 2,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,384.80, 6,052.68 and 2,615.76 is: 3,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,384.80 : 6,052.68 = 2,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,384.80/6,052.68 = 2,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,384.80x = 6,052.68 × 2,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,384.80x = 15,832,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832,358.24/4,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.74

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