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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.42, 6,355.77 and 2,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.42, 6,355.77 and 2,615.22 is: 3,609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.42 : 6,355.77 = 2,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.42/6,355.77 = 2,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.42x = 6,355.77 × 2,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.42x = 16,621,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621,736.82/4,605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.17

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