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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.74, 6,073.11 and 2,316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.74, 6,073.11 and 2,316.15 is: 3,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.74 : 6,073.11 = 2,316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.74/6,073.11 = 2,316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.74x = 6,073.11 × 2,316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.74x = 14,066,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066,220.34/4,048.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.22

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