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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.77, 6,841.03 and 2,614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.77, 6,841.03 and 2,614.77 is: 3,923.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.77 : 6,841.03 = 2,614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.77/6,841.03 = 2,614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.77x = 6,841.03 × 2,614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.77x = 17,887,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887,720.01/4,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.80

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