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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.08, 6,499.52 and 2,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.08, 6,499.52 and 2,614 is: 3,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.08 : 6,499.52 = 2,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.08/6,499.52 = 2,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.08x = 6,499.52 × 2,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.08x = 16,989,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989,745.28/4,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.10

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