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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.53, 6,214.34 and 2,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.53, 6,214.34 and 2,514.02 is: 3,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.53 : 6,214.34 = 2,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.53/6,214.34 = 2,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.53x = 6,214.34 × 2,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.53x = 15,622,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,622,950.26/4,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.04

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