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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.05, 6,401.91 and 2,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.05, 6,401.91 and 2,514.62 is: 3,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.05 : 6,401.91 = 2,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.05/6,401.91 = 2,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.05x = 6,401.91 × 2,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.05x = 16,098,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,338.91/4,639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.18

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