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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.84, 6,512.40 and 2,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.84, 6,512.40 and 2,614.68 is: 3,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.84 : 6,512.40 = 2,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.84/6,512.40 = 2,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.84x = 6,512.40 × 2,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.84x = 17,027,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027,842.03/4,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.10

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