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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.85, 6,102.77 and 2,318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.85, 6,102.77 and 2,318.33 is: 3,474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.85 : 6,102.77 = 2,318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.85/6,102.77 = 2,318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.85x = 6,102.77 × 2,318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.85x = 14,148,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,234.77/4,071.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.65

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