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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.84, 6,041.43 and 2,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.84, 6,041.43 and 2,514.84 is: 3,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.84 : 6,041.43 = 2,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.84/6,041.43 = 2,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.84x = 6,041.43 × 2,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.84x = 15,193,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,229.82/4,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.49

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