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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.63, 6,071.76 and 2,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.63, 6,071.76 and 2,315.25 is: 3,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.63 : 6,071.76 = 2,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.63/6,071.76 = 2,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.63x = 6,071.76 × 2,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.63x = 14,057,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,642.34/4,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.92

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