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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.70, 6,316.34 and 1,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.70, 6,316.34 and 1,614.04 is: 2,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.70 : 6,316.34 = 1,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.70/6,316.34 = 1,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.70x = 6,316.34 × 1,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.70x = 10,194,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,825.41/4,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.60

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