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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.97, 6,240.47 and 2,314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.97, 6,240.47 and 2,314.11 is: 3,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.97 : 6,240.47 = 2,314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.97/6,240.47 = 2,314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.97x = 6,240.47 × 2,314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.97x = 14,441,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,122.46/4,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.11

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