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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.74, 6,711.21 and 2,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.74, 6,711.21 and 2,281.05 is: 3,423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.74 : 6,711.21 = 2,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.74/6,711.21 = 2,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.74x = 6,711.21 × 2,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.74x = 15,308,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,605.57/4,471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.41

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