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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.62, 6,214.56 and 2,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.62, 6,214.56 and 2,514.08 is: 3,469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.62 : 6,214.56 = 2,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.62/6,214.56 = 2,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.62x = 6,214.56 × 2,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.62x = 15,623,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,623,901.00/4,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.19

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