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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.81, 6,369.78 and 2,519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.81, 6,369.78 and 2,519.93 is: 3,477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.81 : 6,369.78 = 2,519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.81/6,369.78 = 2,519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.81x = 6,369.78 × 2,519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.81x = 16,051,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051,425.92/4,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.49

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