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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.20, 6,913.98 and 2,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.20, 6,913.98 and 2,271.30 is: 3,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.20 : 6,913.98 = 2,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.20/6,913.98 = 2,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.20x = 6,913.98 × 2,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.20x = 15,703,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,703,722.77/4,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.82

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