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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.83, 6,245.74 and 2,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.83, 6,245.74 and 2,314.06 is: 3,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.83 : 6,245.74 = 2,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.83/6,245.74 = 2,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.83x = 6,245.74 × 2,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.83x = 14,452,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,985.88/4,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.08

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