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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.83, 6,063.53 and 2,313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.83, 6,063.53 and 2,313.81 is: 3,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.83 : 6,063.53 = 2,313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.83/6,063.53 = 2,313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.83x = 6,063.53 × 2,313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.83x = 14,029,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029,865.72/4,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.16

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