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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.50, 6,146.94 and 2,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.50, 6,146.94 and 2,343.80 is: 3,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.50 : 6,146.94 = 2,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.50/6,146.94 = 2,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.50x = 6,146.94 × 2,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.50x = 14,407,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,197.97/4,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.67

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