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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.54, 6,049.45 and 2,614.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.54, 6,049.45 and 2,614.15 is: 3,608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.54 : 6,049.45 = 2,614.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.54/6,049.45 = 2,614.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.54x = 6,049.45 × 2,614.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.54x = 15,814,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,152.50/4,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.44

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