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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.83, 6,214.88 and 2,711.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.83, 6,214.88 and 2,711.61 is: 3,741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.83 : 6,214.88 = 2,711.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.83/6,214.88 = 2,711.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.83x = 6,214.88 × 2,711.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.83x = 16,852,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852,337.54/4,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.78

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