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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.58, 6,230.58 and 2,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.58, 6,230.58 and 2,746.32 is: 3,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.58 : 6,230.58 = 2,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.58/6,230.58 = 2,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.58x = 6,230.58 × 2,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.58x = 17,111,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111,166.47/4,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.20

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