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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.76, 6,370.07 and 2,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.76, 6,370.07 and 2,311.26 is: 3,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.76 : 6,370.07 = 2,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.76/6,370.07 = 2,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.76x = 6,370.07 × 2,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.76x = 14,722,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,876.43/4,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.85

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