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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,860.46, 7,279.08 and 2,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,860.46, 7,279.08 and 2,514.16 is: 3,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,860.46 : 7,279.08 = 2,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,860.46/7,279.08 = 2,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,860.46x = 7,279.08 × 2,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,860.46x = 18,300,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300,771.77/4,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.23

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