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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.76, 6,362.76 and 2,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.76, 6,362.76 and 2,514.90 is: 3,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.76 : 6,362.76 = 2,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.76/6,362.76 = 2,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.76x = 6,362.76 × 2,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.76x = 16,001,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,705.12/4,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.51

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