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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.95, 6,361.76 and 2,514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.95, 6,361.76 and 2,514.07 is: 3,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.95 : 6,361.76 = 2,514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.95/6,361.76 = 2,514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.95x = 6,361.76 × 2,514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.95x = 15,993,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993,909.96/4,609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.43

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