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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.59, 7,354.18 and 1,615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.59, 7,354.18 and 1,615.71 is: 2,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.59 : 7,354.18 = 1,615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.59/7,354.18 = 1,615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.59x = 7,354.18 × 1,615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.59x = 11,882,251.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882,251.77/4,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.67

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