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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.48, 6,917.58 and 2,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.48, 6,917.58 and 2,301 is: 3,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.48 : 6,917.58 = 2,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.48/6,917.58 = 2,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.48x = 6,917.58 × 2,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.48x = 15,917,351.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,917,351.58/4,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.68

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