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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.93, 6,501.11 and 2,615.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.93, 6,501.11 and 2,615.46 is: 3,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.93 : 6,501.11 = 2,615.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.93/6,501.11 = 2,615.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.93x = 6,501.11 × 2,615.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.93x = 17,003,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,380.08/4,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.35

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