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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.34, 6,362.28 and 2,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.34, 6,362.28 and 2,514.60 is: 3,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.34 : 6,362.28 = 2,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.34/6,362.28 = 2,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.34x = 6,362.28 × 2,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.34x = 15,998,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998,589.29/4,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.15

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