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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.74, 6,775.58 and 2,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.74, 6,775.58 and 2,016.70 is: 3,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.74 : 6,775.58 = 2,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.74/6,775.58 = 2,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.74x = 6,775.58 × 2,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.74x = 13,664,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,664,300.29/4,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.60

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