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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.48, 6,238.08 and 2,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.48, 6,238.08 and 2,313.42 is: 3,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.48 : 6,238.08 = 2,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.48/6,238.08 = 2,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.48x = 6,238.08 × 2,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.48x = 14,431,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431,299.03/4,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.83

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