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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.50, 6,230.73 and 2,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.50, 6,230.73 and 2,651.14 is: 3,659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.50 : 6,230.73 = 2,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.50/6,230.73 = 2,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.50x = 6,230.73 × 2,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.50x = 16,518,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,518,537.53/4,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.00

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