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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.31, 6,070.97 and 2,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.31, 6,070.97 and 2,314.72 is: 3,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.31 : 6,070.97 = 2,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.31/6,070.97 = 2,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.31x = 6,070.97 × 2,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.31x = 14,052,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052,595.68/4,047.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.08

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