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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610, 6,361.80 and 2,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610, 6,361.80 and 2,514.13 is: 3,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610 : 6,361.80 = 2,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610/6,361.80 = 2,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610x = 6,361.80 × 2,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610x = 15,994,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994,392.23/4,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.50

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