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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.49, 6,353.73 and 2,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.49, 6,353.73 and 2,615.13 is: 3,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.49 : 6,353.73 = 2,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.49/6,353.73 = 2,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.49x = 6,353.73 × 2,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.49x = 16,615,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615,829.93/4,604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.61

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