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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.48, 6,215.98 and 2,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.48, 6,215.98 and 2,515 is: 3,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.48 : 6,215.98 = 2,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.48/6,215.98 = 2,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.48x = 6,215.98 × 2,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.48x = 15,633,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,189.70/4,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.59

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