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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.67, 6,049.28 and 2,614.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.67, 6,049.28 and 2,614.35 is: 3,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.67 : 6,049.28 = 2,614.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.67/6,049.28 = 2,614.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.67x = 6,049.28 × 2,614.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.67x = 15,814,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,922.10/4,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.51

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