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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.06, 6,215.55 and 2,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.06, 6,215.55 and 2,615.10 is: 3,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.06 : 6,215.55 = 2,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.06/6,215.55 = 2,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.06x = 6,215.55 × 2,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.06x = 16,254,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,284.81/4,503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.61

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