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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.54, 6,080.94 and 2,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.54, 6,080.94 and 2,615.22 is: 3,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.54 : 6,080.94 = 2,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.54/6,080.94 = 2,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.54x = 6,080.94 × 2,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.54x = 15,902,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,995.91/4,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.96

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