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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.07, 6,384.62 and 2,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.07, 6,384.62 and 2,614.14 is: 3,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.07 : 6,384.62 = 2,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.07/6,384.62 = 2,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.07x = 6,384.62 × 2,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.07x = 16,690,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,690,297.06/4,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.92

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