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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.55, 6,214.94 and 2,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.55, 6,214.94 and 2,514.24 is: 3,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.55 : 6,214.94 = 2,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.55/6,214.94 = 2,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.55x = 6,214.94 × 2,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.55x = 15,625,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,850.75/4,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.67

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