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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.52, 6,877.56 and 2,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.52, 6,877.56 and 2,614.02 is: 3,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.52 : 6,877.56 = 2,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.52/6,877.56 = 2,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.52x = 6,877.56 × 2,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.52x = 17,978,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,087.39/4,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.35

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