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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.83, 6,581.12 and 2,615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.83, 6,581.12 and 2,615.49 is: 3,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.83 : 6,581.12 = 2,615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.83/6,581.12 = 2,615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.83x = 6,581.12 × 2,615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.83x = 17,212,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,840.47/4,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.45

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