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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.87, 6,065.81 and 2,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.87, 6,065.81 and 2,311.28 is: 3,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.87 : 6,065.81 = 2,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.87/6,065.81 = 2,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.87x = 6,065.81 × 2,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.87x = 14,019,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,794.72/4,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.92

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