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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.02, 6,368.49 and 2,518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.02, 6,368.49 and 2,518.74 is: 3,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.02 : 6,368.49 = 2,518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.02/6,368.49 = 2,518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.02x = 6,368.49 × 2,518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.02x = 16,040,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,570.50/4,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.73

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