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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.08, 6,354.81 and 2,615.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.08, 6,354.81 and 2,615.61 is: 3,609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.08 : 6,354.81 = 2,615.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.08/6,354.81 = 2,615.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.08x = 6,354.81 × 2,615.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.08x = 16,621,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621,704.58/4,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.43

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