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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.72, 6,215.28 and 2,514.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.72, 6,215.28 and 2,514.77 is: 3,470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.72 : 6,215.28 = 2,514.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.72/6,215.28 = 2,514.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.72x = 6,215.28 × 2,514.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.72x = 15,629,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,968.61/4,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.46

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