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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.07, 6,047.25 and 2,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.07, 6,047.25 and 2,614.70 is: 3,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.07 : 6,047.25 = 2,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.07/6,047.25 = 2,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.07x = 6,047.25 × 2,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.07x = 15,811,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,811,714.34/4,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.28

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