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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.93, 6,231.72 and 2,303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.93, 6,231.72 and 2,303.79 is: 3,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.93 : 6,231.72 = 2,303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.93/6,231.72 = 2,303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.93x = 6,231.72 × 2,303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.93x = 14,356,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,574.22/4,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.97

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