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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.37, 6,215.97 and 2,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.37, 6,215.97 and 2,514.96 is: 3,470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.37 : 6,215.97 = 2,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.37/6,215.97 = 2,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.37x = 6,215.97 × 2,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.37x = 15,632,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,915.91/4,504.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.61

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