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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.94, 6,214.37 and 2,513.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.94, 6,214.37 and 2,513.89 is: 3,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.94 : 6,214.37 = 2,513.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.94/6,214.37 = 2,513.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.94x = 6,214.37 × 2,513.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.94x = 15,622,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,242.60/4,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.34

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