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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.61, 6,354.35 and 2,615.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.61, 6,354.35 and 2,615.81 is: 3,609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.61 : 6,354.35 = 2,615.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.61/6,354.35 = 2,615.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.61x = 6,354.35 × 2,615.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.61x = 16,621,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621,772.98/4,604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.81

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