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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.80, 6,773.58 and 2,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.80, 6,773.58 and 2,144.68 is: 3,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.80 : 6,773.58 = 2,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.80/6,773.58 = 2,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.80x = 6,773.58 × 2,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.80x = 14,527,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,161.55/4,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.68

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