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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.68, 6,354.84 and 2,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.68, 6,354.84 and 2,615.68 is: 3,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.68 : 6,354.84 = 2,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.68/6,354.84 = 2,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.68x = 6,354.84 × 2,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.68x = 16,622,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,227.89/4,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.86

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