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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.25, 6,363.66 and 2,515.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.25, 6,363.66 and 2,515.51 is: 3,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.25 : 6,363.66 = 2,515.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.25/6,363.66 = 2,515.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.25x = 6,363.66 × 2,515.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.25x = 16,007,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,850.37/4,611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.48

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