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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.38, 6,369.24 and 2,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.38, 6,369.24 and 2,519.50 is: 3,476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.38 : 6,369.24 = 2,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.38/6,369.24 = 2,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.38x = 6,369.24 × 2,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.38x = 16,047,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,300.18/4,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.92

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