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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.39, 6,214.01 and 2,514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.39, 6,214.01 and 2,514.03 is: 3,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.39 : 6,214.01 = 2,514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.39/6,214.01 = 2,514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.39x = 6,214.01 × 2,514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.39x = 15,622,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,194.99/4,503.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.99

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