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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.44, 6,761.19 and 2,314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.44, 6,761.19 and 2,314.77 is: 3,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.44 : 6,761.19 = 2,314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.44/6,761.19 = 2,314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.44x = 6,761.19 × 2,314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.44x = 15,650,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,650,599.78/4,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.17

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