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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.74, 6,074.61 and 2,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.74, 6,074.61 and 2,317.15 is: 3,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.74 : 6,074.61 = 2,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.74/6,074.61 = 2,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.74x = 6,074.61 × 2,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.74x = 14,075,782.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,782.56/4,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.73

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