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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.67, 4,768.54 and 2,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.67, 4,768.54 and 2,514.71 is: 3,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.67 : 4,768.54 = 2,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.67/4,768.54 = 2,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.67x = 4,768.54 × 2,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.67x = 11,991,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,991,500.86/3,461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.08

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