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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.98, 6,363.12 and 2,515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.98, 6,363.12 and 2,515.15 is: 3,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.98 : 6,363.12 = 2,515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.98/6,363.12 = 2,515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.98x = 6,363.12 × 2,515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.98x = 16,004,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,201.27/4,610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.89

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