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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.91, 6,251.52 and 2,615.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.91, 6,251.52 and 2,615.98 is: 3,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.91 : 6,251.52 = 2,615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.91/6,251.52 = 2,615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.91x = 6,251.52 × 2,615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.91x = 16,353,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,353,838.21/4,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.19

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