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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.75, 6,362.97 and 2,515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.75, 6,362.97 and 2,515.01 is: 3,470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.75 : 6,362.97 = 2,515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.75/6,362.97 = 2,515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.75x = 6,362.97 × 2,515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.75x = 16,002,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,933.18/4,610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.79

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