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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.61, 7,061.14 and 2,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.61, 7,061.14 and 2,251.16 is: 3,371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.61 : 7,061.14 = 2,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.61/7,061.14 = 2,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.61x = 7,061.14 × 2,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.61x = 15,895,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,895,723.43/4,714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.59

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