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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.31, 6,069.47 and 2,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.31, 6,069.47 and 2,313.72 is: 3,470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.31 : 6,069.47 = 2,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.31/6,069.47 = 2,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.31x = 6,069.47 × 2,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.31x = 14,043,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,043,042.56/4,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.58

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