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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.74, 6,081.55 and 2,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.74, 6,081.55 and 2,614.32 is: 3,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.74 : 6,081.55 = 2,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.74/6,081.55 = 2,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.74x = 6,081.55 × 2,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.74x = 15,899,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,111.26/4,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.91

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