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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615, 6,368.72 and 2,519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615, 6,368.72 and 2,519.14 is: 3,476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615 : 6,368.72 = 2,519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615/6,368.72 = 2,519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615x = 6,368.72 × 2,519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615x = 16,043,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043,697.30/4,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.42

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