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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.56, 6,040.98 and 2,514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.56, 6,040.98 and 2,514.56 is: 3,470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.56 : 6,040.98 = 2,514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.56/6,040.98 = 2,514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.56x = 6,040.98 × 2,514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.56x = 15,190,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,406.67/4,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.06

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