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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.37, 6,462.42 and 1,969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.37, 6,462.42 and 1,969.11 is: 2,952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.37 : 6,462.42 = 1,969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.37/6,462.42 = 1,969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.37x = 6,462.42 × 1,969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.37x = 12,725,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,215.85/4,310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.23

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