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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.77, 6,364.22 and 2,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.77, 6,364.22 and 2,515.88 is: 3,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.77 : 6,364.22 = 2,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.77/6,364.22 = 2,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.77x = 6,364.22 × 2,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.77x = 16,011,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,588.28/4,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.90

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