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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.48, 6,214.98 and 2,514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.48, 6,214.98 and 2,514.06 is: 3,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.48 : 6,214.98 = 2,514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.48/6,214.98 = 2,514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.48x = 6,214.98 × 2,514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.48x = 15,624,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624,832.62/4,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.50

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