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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614, 6,367.34 and 2,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614, 6,367.34 and 2,518.14 is: 3,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614 : 6,367.34 = 2,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614/6,367.34 = 2,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614x = 6,367.34 × 2,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614x = 16,033,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,033,853.55/4,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.04

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