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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.48, 6,359.21 and 2,815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.48, 6,359.21 and 2,815.76 is: 3,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.48 : 6,359.21 = 2,815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.48/6,359.21 = 2,815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.48x = 6,359.21 × 2,815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.48x = 17,906,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906,021.53/4,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.29

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