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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.09, 6,515.90 and 2,614.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.09, 6,515.90 and 2,614.31 is: 3,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.09 : 6,515.90 = 2,614.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.09/6,515.90 = 2,614.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.09x = 6,515.90 × 2,614.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.09x = 17,034,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,569.46/4,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.52

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