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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.59, 6,247.53 and 2,315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.59, 6,247.53 and 2,315.79 is: 3,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.59 : 6,247.53 = 2,315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.59/6,247.53 = 2,315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.59x = 6,247.53 × 2,315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.59x = 14,467,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,967.50/4,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.71

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