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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.50, 6,917.89 and 2,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.50, 6,917.89 and 2,014.26 is: 3,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.50 : 6,917.89 = 2,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.50/6,917.89 = 2,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.50x = 6,917.89 × 2,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.50x = 13,934,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934,429.11/4,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.98

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