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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.84, 6,362.86 and 2,514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.84, 6,362.86 and 2,514.92 is: 3,470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.84 : 6,362.86 = 2,514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.84/6,362.86 = 2,514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.84x = 6,362.86 × 2,514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.84x = 16,002,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,083.87/4,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.54

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