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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.72, 6,354.32 and 2,615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.72, 6,354.32 and 2,615.27 is: 3,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.72 : 6,354.32 = 2,615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.72/6,354.32 = 2,615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.72x = 6,354.32 × 2,615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.72x = 16,618,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618,217.62/4,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.96

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