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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.24, 6,916.61 and 2,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.24, 6,916.61 and 2,014.17 is: 3,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.24 : 6,916.61 = 2,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.24/6,916.61 = 2,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.24x = 6,916.61 × 2,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.24x = 13,931,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931,218.29/4,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.14

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