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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.84, 6,514.02 and 2,613.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.84, 6,514.02 and 2,613.06 is: 3,917.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.84 : 6,514.02 = 2,613.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.84/6,514.02 = 2,613.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.84x = 6,514.02 × 2,613.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.84x = 17,021,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,525.10/4,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.64

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