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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.48, 6,241.32 and 2,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.48, 6,241.32 and 2,315.52 is: 3,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.48 : 6,241.32 = 2,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.48/6,241.32 = 2,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.48x = 6,241.32 × 2,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.48x = 14,451,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,901.29/4,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.28

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