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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.07, 6,241.56 and 2,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.07, 6,241.56 and 2,311.67 is: 3,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.07 : 6,241.56 = 2,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.07/6,241.56 = 2,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.07x = 6,241.56 × 2,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.07x = 14,428,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,427.01/4,159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.15

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