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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.70, 6,234.93 and 2,514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.70, 6,234.93 and 2,514.91 is: 3,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.70 : 6,234.93 = 2,514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.70/6,234.93 = 2,514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.70x = 6,234.93 × 2,514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.70x = 15,680,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,287.81/4,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.48

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