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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.36, 7,215.96 and 2,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.36, 7,215.96 and 2,615.52 is: 3,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.36 : 7,215.96 = 2,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.36/7,215.96 = 2,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.36x = 7,215.96 × 2,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.36x = 18,873,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,873,487.70/4,809.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.32

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