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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.35, 6,362.26 and 2,514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.35, 6,362.26 and 2,514.47 is: 3,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.35 : 6,362.26 = 2,514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.35/6,362.26 = 2,514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.35x = 6,362.26 × 2,514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.35x = 15,997,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997,711.90/4,610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.96

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