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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.51, 6,075.77 and 2,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.51, 6,075.77 and 2,317.92 is: 3,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.51 : 6,075.77 = 2,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.51/6,075.77 = 2,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.51x = 6,075.77 × 2,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.51x = 14,083,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,161.64/4,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.88

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