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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.61, 6,072.92 and 2,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.61, 6,072.92 and 2,316.02 is: 3,474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.61 : 6,072.92 = 2,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.61/6,072.92 = 2,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.61x = 6,072.92 × 2,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.61x = 14,065,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065,025.42/4,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.04

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