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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,813.65, 7,218.63 and 2,314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,813.65, 7,218.63 and 2,314.14 is: 3,470.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,813.65 : 7,218.63 = 2,314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,813.65/7,218.63 = 2,314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,813.65x = 7,218.63 × 2,314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,813.65x = 16,704,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,704,920.43/4,813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.33

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