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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.63, 6,107.90 and 2,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.63, 6,107.90 and 2,316 is: 3,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.63 : 6,107.90 = 2,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.63/6,107.90 = 2,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.63x = 6,107.90 × 2,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.63x = 14,145,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,884.82/4,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.70

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