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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.92, 6,364.40 and 2,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.92, 6,364.40 and 2,516 is: 3,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.92 : 6,364.40 = 2,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.92/6,364.40 = 2,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.92x = 6,364.40 × 2,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.92x = 16,012,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012,830.40/4,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.05

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