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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.78, 6,766.53 and 2,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.78, 6,766.53 and 2,174.16 is: 3,258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.78 : 6,766.53 = 2,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.78/6,766.53 = 2,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.78x = 6,766.53 × 2,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.78x = 14,711,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,711,518.86/4,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.53

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