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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.46, 6,213.38 and 2,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.46, 6,213.38 and 2,615.14 is: 3,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.46 : 6,213.38 = 2,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.46/6,213.38 = 2,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.46x = 6,213.38 × 2,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.46x = 16,248,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248,840.38/4,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.88

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