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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.94, 6,506.92 and 2,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.94, 6,506.92 and 2,619.08 is: 3,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.94 : 6,506.92 = 2,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.94/6,506.92 = 2,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.94x = 6,506.92 × 2,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.94x = 17,042,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042,144.03/4,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.50

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