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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.63, 6,466.50 and 1,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.63, 6,466.50 and 1,971.54 is: 2,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.63 : 6,466.50 = 1,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.63/6,466.50 = 1,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.63x = 6,466.50 × 1,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.63x = 12,748,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748,963.41/4,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.88

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