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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.34, 6,558.35 and 2,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.34, 6,558.35 and 2,614.02 is: 3,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.34 : 6,558.35 = 2,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.34/6,558.35 = 2,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.34x = 6,558.35 × 2,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.34x = 17,143,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,658.07/4,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.73

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