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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.23, 6,460.76 and 1,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.23, 6,460.76 and 1,711.13 is: 2,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.23 : 6,460.76 = 1,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.23/6,460.76 = 1,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.23x = 6,460.76 × 1,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.23x = 11,055,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,055,172.23/4,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.28

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