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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.84, 6,502.03 and 2,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.84, 6,502.03 and 2,615.95 is: 3,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.84 : 6,502.03 = 2,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.84/6,502.03 = 2,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.84x = 6,502.03 × 2,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.84x = 17,008,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,985.38/4,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.84

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