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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.52, 6,245.81 and 2,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.52, 6,245.81 and 2,317.03 is: 3,470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.52 : 6,245.81 = 2,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.52/6,245.81 = 2,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.52x = 6,245.81 × 2,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.52x = 14,471,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,471,733.17/4,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.01

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