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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.08, 6,915.50 and 2,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.08, 6,915.50 and 2,302.04 is: 3,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.08 : 6,915.50 = 2,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.08/6,915.50 = 2,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.08x = 6,915.50 × 2,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.08x = 15,919,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919,757.62/4,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.50

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