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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.36, 6,715.52 and 2,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.36, 6,715.52 and 2,014.08 is: 3,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.36 : 6,715.52 = 2,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.36/6,715.52 = 2,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.36x = 6,715.52 × 2,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.36x = 13,525,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,525,594.52/4,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.54

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