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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.04, 6,073.55 and 2,316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.04, 6,073.55 and 2,316.45 is: 3,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.04 : 6,073.55 = 2,316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.04/6,073.55 = 2,316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.04x = 6,073.55 × 2,316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.04x = 14,069,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,053.30/4,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.67

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