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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.38, 6,041.25 and 2,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.38, 6,041.25 and 2,514.38 is: 3,470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.38 : 6,041.25 = 2,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.38/6,041.25 = 2,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.38x = 6,041.25 × 2,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.38x = 15,189,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189,967.97/4,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.11

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