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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.67, 6,774.68 and 2,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.67, 6,774.68 and 2,049.45 is: 3,075.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.67 : 6,774.68 = 2,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.67/6,774.68 = 2,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.67x = 6,774.68 × 2,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.67x = 13,884,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,884,367.93/4,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.39

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