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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.48, 6,363.81 and 2,515.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.48, 6,363.81 and 2,515.65 is: 3,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.48 : 6,363.81 = 2,515.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.48/6,363.81 = 2,515.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.48x = 6,363.81 × 2,515.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.48x = 16,009,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009,118.63/4,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.58

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