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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.70, 6,170.40 and 1,517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.70, 6,170.40 and 1,517.06 is: 2,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.70 : 6,170.40 = 1,517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.70/6,170.40 = 1,517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.70x = 6,170.40 × 1,517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.70x = 9,360,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360,867.02/4,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.98

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