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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.45, 6,350.26 and 2,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.45, 6,350.26 and 2,714.14 is: 3,745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.45 : 6,350.26 = 2,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.45/6,350.26 = 2,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.45x = 6,350.26 × 2,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.45x = 17,235,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,494.68/4,601.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.67

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