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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.60, 6,925.92 and 2,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.60, 6,925.92 and 2,151.58 is: 3,228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.60 : 6,925.92 = 2,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.60/6,925.92 = 2,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.60x = 6,925.92 × 2,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.60x = 14,901,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901,670.95/4,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.54

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