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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.14, 6,075.18 and 2,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.14, 6,075.18 and 2,317.54 is: 3,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.14 : 6,075.18 = 2,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.14/6,075.18 = 2,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.14x = 6,075.18 × 2,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.14x = 14,079,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,472.66/4,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.29

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