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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.20, 6,363.36 and 2,515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.20, 6,363.36 and 2,515.32 is: 3,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.20 : 6,363.36 = 2,515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.20/6,363.36 = 2,515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.20x = 6,363.36 × 2,515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.20x = 16,005,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005,886.68/4,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.09

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