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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.95, 6,070.43 and 2,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.95, 6,070.43 and 2,314.36 is: 3,471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.95 : 6,070.43 = 2,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.95/6,070.43 = 2,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.95x = 6,070.43 × 2,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.95x = 14,049,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,160.37/4,046.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.54

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