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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.48, 6,241.08 and 2,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.48, 6,241.08 and 2,315.44 is: 3,470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.48 : 6,241.08 = 2,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.48/6,241.08 = 2,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.48x = 6,241.08 × 2,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.48x = 14,450,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,846.28/4,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.86

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