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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.49, 6,916.87 and 2,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.49, 6,916.87 and 2,301.13 is: 3,449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.49 : 6,916.87 = 2,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.49/6,916.87 = 2,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.49x = 6,916.87 × 2,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.49x = 15,916,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,576.73/4,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.26

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