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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.14, 4,775.36 and 2,516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.14, 4,775.36 and 2,516.94 is: 3,471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.14 : 4,775.36 = 2,516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.14/4,775.36 = 2,516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.14x = 4,775.36 × 2,516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.14x = 12,019,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019,282.01/3,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.63

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