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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.21, 6,354.95 and 2,615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.21, 6,354.95 and 2,615.51 is: 3,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.21 : 6,354.95 = 2,615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.21/6,354.95 = 2,615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.21x = 6,354.95 × 2,615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.21x = 16,621,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621,435.27/4,605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.27

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