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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.89, 6,915.96 and 2,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.89, 6,915.96 and 2,537.64 is: 3,802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.89 : 6,915.96 = 2,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.89/6,915.96 = 2,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.89x = 6,915.96 × 2,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.89x = 17,550,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,216.73/4,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.13

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