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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.44, 6,353.72 and 2,615.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.44, 6,353.72 and 2,615.73 is: 3,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.44 : 6,353.72 = 2,615.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.44/6,353.72 = 2,615.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.44x = 6,353.72 × 2,615.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.44x = 16,619,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,619,602.94/4,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.69

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