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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.19, 6,354.65 and 2,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.19, 6,354.65 and 2,615.76 is: 3,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.19 : 6,354.65 = 2,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.19/6,354.65 = 2,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.19x = 6,354.65 × 2,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.19x = 16,622,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,245.82/4,605.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.46

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