Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.24, 6,912 and 2,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,611.24, 6,912 and 2,268 is: 3,399.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,611.24 : 6,912 = 2,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,611.24/6,912 = 2,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,611.24x = 6,912 × 2,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,611.24x = 15,676,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,676,416/4,611.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,399.61
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