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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.56, 6,071.34 and 2,314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.56, 6,071.34 and 2,314.97 is: 3,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.56 : 6,071.34 = 2,314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.56/6,071.34 = 2,314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.56x = 6,071.34 × 2,314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.56x = 14,054,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,969.96/4,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.46

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