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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.39, 6,215.99 and 2,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.39, 6,215.99 and 2,615.40 is: 3,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.39 : 6,215.99 = 2,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.39/6,215.99 = 2,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.39x = 6,215.99 × 2,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.39x = 16,257,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,287.17/4,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.01

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