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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.16, 6,230.70 and 2,747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.16, 6,230.70 and 2,747.01 is: 3,791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.16 : 6,230.70 = 2,747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.16/6,230.70 = 2,747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.16x = 6,230.70 × 2,747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.16x = 17,115,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,795.21/4,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.58

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