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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.20, 6,383.88 and 2,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.20, 6,383.88 and 2,315.04 is: 3,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.20 : 6,383.88 = 2,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.20/6,383.88 = 2,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.20x = 6,383.88 × 2,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.20x = 14,778,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778,937.56/4,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.26

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