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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.45, 6,354.86 and 2,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.45, 6,354.86 and 2,615.74 is: 3,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.45 : 6,354.86 = 2,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.45/6,354.86 = 2,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.45x = 6,354.86 × 2,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.45x = 16,622,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,661.50/4,605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.35

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