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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.50, 6,237.39 and 2,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.50, 6,237.39 and 2,311.73 is: 3,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.50 : 6,237.39 = 2,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.50/6,237.39 = 2,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.50x = 6,237.39 × 2,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.50x = 14,419,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419,161.58/4,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.90

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