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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.84, 6,362.40 and 3,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.84, 6,362.40 and 3,215.40 is: 4,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.84 : 6,362.40 = 3,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.84/6,362.40 = 3,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.84x = 6,362.40 × 3,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.84x = 20,457,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,457,660.96/4,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.90

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