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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.98, 6,235.83 and 2,311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.98, 6,235.83 and 2,311.92 is: 3,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.98 : 6,235.83 = 2,311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.98/6,235.83 = 2,311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.98x = 6,235.83 × 2,311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.98x = 14,416,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,740.09/4,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.58

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