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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.79, 6,362.91 and 2,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.79, 6,362.91 and 2,514.96 is: 3,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.79 : 6,362.91 = 2,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.79/6,362.91 = 2,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.79x = 6,362.91 × 2,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.79x = 16,002,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,464.13/4,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.66

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