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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.79, 6,506.37 and 2,561.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.79, 6,506.37 and 2,561.38 is: 3,534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.79 : 6,506.37 = 2,561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.79/6,506.37 = 2,561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.79x = 6,506.37 × 2,561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.79x = 16,665,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665,301.52/4,714.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.68

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