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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.16, 6,393.56 and 2,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.16, 6,393.56 and 2,314.76 is: 3,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.16 : 6,393.56 = 2,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.16/6,393.56 = 2,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.16x = 6,393.56 × 2,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.16x = 14,799,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,556.95/4,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.13

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