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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.70, 6,384.63 and 2,315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.70, 6,384.63 and 2,315.54 is: 3,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.70 : 6,384.63 = 2,315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.70/6,384.63 = 2,315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.70x = 6,384.63 × 2,315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.70x = 14,783,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783,866.15/4,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.01

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