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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.39, 6,351.56 and 2,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.39, 6,351.56 and 2,715.08 is: 3,746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.39 : 6,351.56 = 2,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.39/6,351.56 = 2,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.39x = 6,351.56 × 2,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.39x = 17,244,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,948.19/4,602.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.95

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