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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.25, 6,069.38 and 2,313.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.25, 6,069.38 and 2,313.66 is: 3,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.25 : 6,069.38 = 2,313.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.25/6,069.38 = 2,313.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.25x = 6,069.38 × 2,313.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.25x = 14,042,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,470.16/4,046.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.49

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