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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.49, 6,048.22 and 2,614.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.49, 6,048.22 and 2,614.75 is: 3,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.49 : 6,048.22 = 2,614.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.49/6,048.22 = 2,614.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.49x = 6,048.22 × 2,614.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.49x = 15,814,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,583.25/4,383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.76

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