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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.32, 6,215.40 and 2,615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.32, 6,215.40 and 2,615.64 is: 3,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.32 : 6,215.40 = 2,615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.32/6,215.40 = 2,615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.32x = 6,215.40 × 2,615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.32x = 16,257,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,248.86/4,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.26

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