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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.59, 6,954.94 and 1,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.59, 6,954.94 and 1,515.74 is: 2,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.59 : 6,954.94 = 1,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.59/6,954.94 = 1,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.59x = 6,954.94 × 1,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.59x = 10,541,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,541,900.04/4,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.12

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