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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.11, 6,215.61 and 2,615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.11, 6,215.61 and 2,615.54 is: 3,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.11 : 6,215.61 = 2,615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.11/6,215.61 = 2,615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.11x = 6,215.61 × 2,615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.11x = 16,257,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,199.01/4,503.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.21

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