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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407.72, 6,083.51 and 2,615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407.72, 6,083.51 and 2,615.59 is: 3,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407.72 : 6,083.51 = 2,615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407.72/6,083.51 = 2,615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407.72x = 6,083.51 × 2,615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407.72x = 15,911,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911,962.45/4,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.02

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