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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.84, 6,514.40 and 2,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.84, 6,514.40 and 2,611.68 is: 3,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.84 : 6,514.40 = 2,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.84/6,514.40 = 2,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.84x = 6,514.40 × 2,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.84x = 17,013,528.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013,528.19/4,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.51

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