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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.14, 6,212.90 and 2,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.14, 6,212.90 and 2,613.72 is: 3,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.14 : 6,212.90 = 2,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.14/6,212.90 = 2,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.14x = 6,212.90 × 2,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.14x = 16,238,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,780.99/4,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.90

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