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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.81, 6,364.52 and 2,515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.81, 6,364.52 and 2,515.94 is: 3,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.81 : 6,364.52 = 2,515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.81/6,364.52 = 2,515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.81x = 6,364.52 × 2,515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.81x = 16,012,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012,750.45/4,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.12

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