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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.62, 6,350.51 and 2,714.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.62, 6,350.51 and 2,714.05 is: 3,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.62 : 6,350.51 = 2,714.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.62/6,350.51 = 2,714.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.62x = 6,350.51 × 2,714.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.62x = 17,235,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,601.67/4,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.74

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