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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.48, 4,518.54 and 1,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.48, 4,518.54 and 1,713.14 is: 2,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.48 : 4,518.54 = 1,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.48/4,518.54 = 1,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.48x = 4,518.54 × 1,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.48x = 7,740,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,891.62/3,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.90

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