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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.84, 6,246.30 and 2,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.84, 6,246.30 and 2,315.32 is: 3,474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.84 : 6,246.30 = 2,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.84/6,246.30 = 2,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.84x = 6,246.30 × 2,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.84x = 14,462,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,462,183.32/4,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.11

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