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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.89, 6,215.68 and 2,514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.89, 6,215.68 and 2,514.41 is: 3,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.89 : 6,215.68 = 2,514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.89/6,215.68 = 2,514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.89x = 6,215.68 × 2,514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.89x = 15,628,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,738.77/4,503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.05

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