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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.69, 6,768.95 and 2,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.69, 6,768.95 and 2,432.14 is: 3,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.69 : 6,768.95 = 2,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.69/6,768.95 = 2,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.69x = 6,768.95 × 2,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.69x = 16,463,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,056.73/4,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.79

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