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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.30, 4,842.39 and 2,614.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.30, 4,842.39 and 2,614.98 is: 3,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.30 : 4,842.39 = 2,614.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.30/4,842.39 = 2,614.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.30x = 4,842.39 × 2,614.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.30x = 12,662,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662,753.00/3,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.31

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