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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.54, 6,369.42 and 2,519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.54, 6,369.42 and 2,519.65 is: 3,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.54 : 6,369.42 = 2,519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.54/6,369.42 = 2,519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.54x = 6,369.42 × 2,519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.54x = 16,048,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048,709.10/4,615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.10

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