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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.62, 6,355.53 and 2,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.62, 6,355.53 and 2,615.91 is: 3,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.62 : 6,355.53 = 2,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.62/6,355.53 = 2,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.62x = 6,355.53 × 2,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.62x = 16,625,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,494.48/4,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.83

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