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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.37, 6,362.37 and 2,514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.37, 6,362.37 and 2,514.63 is: 3,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.37 : 6,362.37 = 2,514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.37/6,362.37 = 2,514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.37x = 6,362.37 × 2,514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.37x = 15,999,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,006.47/4,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.22

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