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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.42, 6,103.46 and 2,314.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.42, 6,103.46 and 2,314.23 is: 3,471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.42 : 6,103.46 = 2,314.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.42/6,103.46 = 2,314.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.42x = 6,103.46 × 2,314.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.42x = 14,124,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124,810.24/4,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.82

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