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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.61, 6,074.42 and 2,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.61, 6,074.42 and 2,317.02 is: 3,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.61 : 6,074.42 = 2,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.61/6,074.42 = 2,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.61x = 6,074.42 × 2,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.61x = 14,074,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074,552.63/4,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.53

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