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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.59, 6,502.10 and 2,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.59, 6,502.10 and 2,615.91 is: 3,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.59 : 6,502.10 = 2,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.59/6,502.10 = 2,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.59x = 6,502.10 × 2,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.59x = 17,008,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,895.33/4,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.01

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