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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.22, 6,362.16 and 2,514.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.22, 6,362.16 and 2,514.34 is: 3,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.22 : 6,362.16 = 2,514.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.22/6,362.16 = 2,514.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.22x = 6,362.16 × 2,514.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.22x = 15,996,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996,633.37/4,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.82

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