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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.39, 6,916.86 and 2,271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.39, 6,916.86 and 2,271.07 is: 3,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.39 : 6,916.86 = 2,271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.39/6,916.86 = 2,271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.39x = 6,916.86 × 2,271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.39x = 15,708,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,708,681.89/4,610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.24

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