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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.41, 6,215.90 and 2,514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.41, 6,215.90 and 2,514.92 is: 3,470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.41 : 6,215.90 = 2,514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.41/6,215.90 = 2,514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.41x = 6,215.90 × 2,514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.41x = 15,632,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,447.57/4,504.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.48

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