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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.60, 6,369.56 and 2,519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.60, 6,369.56 and 2,519.72 is: 3,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.60 : 6,369.56 = 2,519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.60/6,369.56 = 2,519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.60x = 6,369.56 × 2,519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.60x = 16,049,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,049,507.72/4,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.23

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