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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.96, 6,215.40 and 2,514.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.96, 6,215.40 and 2,514.39 is: 3,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.96 : 6,215.40 = 2,514.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.96/6,215.40 = 2,514.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.96x = 6,215.40 × 2,514.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.96x = 15,627,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,939.61/4,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.82

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