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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.62, 6,103.85 and 2,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.62, 6,103.85 and 2,320.06 is: 3,475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.62 : 6,103.85 = 2,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.62/6,103.85 = 2,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.62x = 6,103.85 × 2,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.62x = 14,161,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,256.11/4,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.48

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