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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.80, 6,502.28 and 2,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.80, 6,502.28 and 2,615.92 is: 3,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.80 : 6,502.28 = 2,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.80/6,502.28 = 2,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.80x = 6,502.28 × 2,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.80x = 17,009,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009,444.30/4,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.97

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