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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.58, 6,091.89 and 2,311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.58, 6,091.89 and 2,311.05 is: 3,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.58 : 6,091.89 = 2,311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.58/6,091.89 = 2,311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.58x = 6,091.89 × 2,311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.58x = 14,078,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078,662.38/4,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.74

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