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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.04, 6,231.70 and 2,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.04, 6,231.70 and 2,305.24 is: 3,459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.04 : 6,231.70 = 2,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.04/6,231.70 = 2,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.04x = 6,231.70 × 2,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.04x = 14,365,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,551.41/4,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.88

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