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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.50, 6,040.95 and 2,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.50, 6,040.95 and 2,514.50 is: 3,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.50 : 6,040.95 = 2,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.50/6,040.95 = 2,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.50x = 6,040.95 × 2,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.50x = 15,189,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189,968.78/4,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.01

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