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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.58, 6,214.94 and 2,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.58, 6,214.94 and 2,514.13 is: 3,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.58 : 6,214.94 = 2,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.58/6,214.94 = 2,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.58x = 6,214.94 × 2,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.58x = 15,625,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,167.10/4,503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.50

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