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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.81, 5,814.73 and 2,620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.81, 5,814.73 and 2,620.33 is: 3,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.81 : 5,814.73 = 2,620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.81/5,814.73 = 2,620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.81x = 5,814.73 × 2,620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.81x = 15,236,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,511.46/4,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.99

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